Since it’s National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables month and National Cucumber Day today, we are sharing a healthy and fresh dish. This recipe is perfect for a hot, summer day and only takes 15 minutes to put together!
Save this recipe for an easy, go-to side or a dish to bring to a barbeque this season! Be sure to get your ingredients at your local farmers market or neighborhood grocery store and look for the Got To Be NC sticker to support North Carolina farmers.
INGREDIENTS
1 large cucumber, seeded and cut into cubes
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons small dill sprigs
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Lemon zest, thin strips
DIRECTIONS
Combine the cucumber, feta cheese, olive oil, dill and lemon juice.
Season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle with lemon zest.