Summer cucumber blueberry salad
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Cucumber blueberry salad is the perfect summer salad. It’s a refreshing combination of blueberries, crisp cucumber chunks, and feta cheese tossed in a tangy lemon dressing. It has the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
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What I love most about this salad is how it’s bursting with bright, fresh flavors. The cool, crisp cucumbers pair so nicely with the slightly tart blueberries, and the simple lemon-honey dressing. It’s the kind of dish that just screams “summer!”
You might be thinking – blueberries and cucumbers? Really? But trust me, this unexpected flavor combo works so well. The sweet-tart flavor of the blueberries balances out the, tangy feta cheese and natural crispness of the cucumbers,it has become one of our favorite summer salads.
Why you will love this easy summer recipe
- It’s a delicious salad that’s perfect for serving your family or bringing to a potluck.
- It’s versatile and healthy! This vibrant salad can be enjoyed as a refreshing side dish, light lunch, or a topping for grilled meat or seafood.
- This salad is simple to make with just a few fresh ingredients.
Here is what you will need
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How to make cucumber blueberry salad
Prepare all ingredients: rinse and drain the blueberries, and chop the cucumbers into chunks about 3/4 inch in size. Chop the fresh herbs and in a jar or small bowl whisk the dressing ingredients together.
STEP 1: Place the blueberries, cucumbers and feta cheese into a mixing bowl.
STEP 2: Add the fresh herbs and stir to combine cucumbers, blueberries, cheese, and herbs.
STEP 3: Stir in the dressing and serve or refrigerate.
The best variety of cucumber to use in this salad
Look for cucumbers that have thin skin and small seeds such as Persian cucumbers, English cucumbers or Japanese cucumbers. These varieties have a mild flavor and crispy texture which are perfect in this salad. You can also use garden or kirby cucumbers which are the most widely available – be sure to small tender ones.
I prefer to not peel my cucumbers because that is where most of the nutrients are. If the skins taste bitter or you don’t like cucumber skin, you can peel it off with a vegetable peeler. I prefer not to peel my cucumbers because most of the nutrients are in the skin. If the skin tastes bitter or you don’t like cucumber skin, you can remove it with a vegetable peeler.
Recipe variations
This salad is simple and delicious as it is, but if you want to change things up, here are some suggestions:
Zucchini – Replace the cucumbers with chunks of baby zucchini, which are similar in taste and texture to cucumbers.
Melon – Add up to a cup of watermelon or your favorite melon to this summery salad.
Berries – Replace blueberries with fresh strawberries, raspberries or blackberries.
Fresh herbs – Use any combination of fresh spearmint, peppermint, lemon thyme, lemon balm or oregano.
Cheese – Adding feta cheese to this salad provides a delicious salty and tangy taste, however, if preferred, other types of cheese such as goat cheese crumbles, parmesan cheese or mozzarella balls can be used as substitutes.
Vegan – Blueberry cucumber salad with feta is not considered a vegan salad, but it can easily be transformed into a vegan recipe by leaving out the cheese or replacing it with vegan cheese.
Onion – Some recipes for cucumber blueberry salad use onion, we prefer not to use onions in this salad. If you would like to add onions, use a few red or sweet onions that are sliced very thin.
Change up the dressing – Use freshly squeezed orange or lime juice i place of lemon juice or try an equal amount of balsamic or white balsamic vinegar.
Serving Suggestions
Make this delicious cucumber salad a complete meal and serve it with grilled chicken or your favorite burgers such as this Greek turkey burger or caramelized onion burger
It also tastes great as a side of with a frittata, breakfast casserole, waffles or tossed with baby greens for a more hearty salad.
Storing and Using Leftovers
Due to the water content in cucumbers, I don’t recommend storing this salad for more than a day or two in the refrigeratorIf you anticipate leftovers, add the cheese and dressing just before serving.
Tips
- If you plan to make this salad a few hours ahead of time, add the dressing and feta cheese crumbles just before serving to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Cut the cucumbers into uniformly sized pieces to ensure an even texture.
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Cucumber blueberry saladEquipment
Ingredients
- 3 small cucumbers
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh mint chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- clean, dry and chop the cucumbers into 1/2 to 3/4 inch chunks and place them in a bowl
- rinse and dry the blueberries and place them into the same bowl with the cucumbers
- add the liquid ingredients (2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon honey) into a jar and shake it up OR add them to a small bowl and whisk them together.
- pour the dressing over the salad ingredients
- Store the salad in the refrigerator until it's time to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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Recipe FAQs
Since most of the nutrients in cucumbers come from the skin, I don’t recommend peeling them completely. However, if the skin seems thick or bitter, peel it off partially.
This salad tastes best with fresh ingredients, and I don’t recommend using frozen blueberries. If you do use frozen blueberries, thaw them completely before adding them to the salad.
Yes, you can make this salad with another type of cheese, we like goat cheese crumbles, and mozzarella pearls.
You can make it a few hours ahead of time, but don’t add the dressing or cheese until you are ready to serve it.
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I never would have thought of this combo but I have everything to make it in my fridge! Yay!
Very much enjoyed this! I’ll swap strawberries for blueberries and remake it again tomorrow!
I am glad you liked it! Stawberries sound like a good idea!
I love all of the ingredients in this salad and definitely will be trying it out after we go blueberry picking later this month. The kids will love it too I think.