Cucumber and Feta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced into pea-sized pieces
• coarse salt
• 8 ounces feta cheese or chevre cheese (225g)
• 1/4 cup olive oil (60ml)
• 2-3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon water
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 small red onion, peeled and finely-diced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Directions

1. 1

   Place the cucumber pieces in a colander, mix with a light sprinkling salt, and let drain 30 minutes to an hour, shaking the colander from time to time.

2. 2

   Crumble the feta into a bowl and mash together with the olive oil, lemon juice, water, and a few turns of black pepper.

3. 3

   Mix in the cucumbers, onions, and herbs. Taste, and add more salt if desired.