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Fresh Viral Cucumber Feta Tomato Salad Recipe with Honey Balsamic Glaze

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A fresh, crisp salad combining cucumbers, tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, finished with a sweet and tangy honey balsamic glaze. Perfect for summer meals and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 4 ounces (about 115g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, a few twists

Instructions

  1. Rinse the cucumbers and tomatoes under cold water. Slice the cucumbers thinly (about 1/8 inch thick) and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon honey. Warm gently over low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened and syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, toss the sliced cucumbers, halved tomatoes, and torn basil leaves if using. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently but thoroughly.
  4. Crumble the feta cheese evenly over the salad just before serving.
  5. Drizzle the cooled balsamic honey glaze over the salad in a thin, even layer. Start with half and add more if desired.
  6. Give the salad a very gentle toss to combine the glaze without breaking up the feta too much. Serve immediately.

Notes

If preparing ahead, keep the balsamic honey glaze separate and add just before serving to prevent sogginess. Slice cucumbers just before serving or pat dry if sliced early to avoid watery salad. Warm glaze gently and watch carefully to prevent burning honey. Crumble feta by hand for best texture. Fresh basil is optional but recommended for added freshness.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, feta salad, tomato salad, honey balsamic glaze, summer salad, easy salad recipe, fresh salad

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