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Some of the best things in life are the simplest. From a nice walk on a sunny day to a smile that brightens up the room. Simplicity is perhaps the secret to happiness, and that is definitely the case when it comes to food! This wonderful Mint and Cucumber Salad is one of the easiest dishes to prepare, taking no time at all, yet the flavors are so amazing. The beautiful flavor pairing of Mint and Cucumber, finished with a simple dressing and topped with Feta Cheese makes for an amazing Salad perfect for any occasion

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The key to making the best Mint and Cucumber Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With such few ingredients and little prep work, the secret to making this dish taste so good is the quality of the ingredients. Try to source some good quality Mint, preferably from an organic market or top-quality grocery store if you can

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You can test the quality of the Mint by simply rubbing a leaf with your thumb and forefinger then giving your fingers a smell. If the smell is overpoweringly Minty and fresh, you\u2019ve found some great Mint!

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Cucumber is a little more challenging to source as there\u2019s no real way to test the quality before you take it home to eat. My advice here is simply to purchase the Cucumber at the same place you got the Mint. Chances are they take care of all their produce, so you\u2019ve got a better chance of finding great Cucumber where you find great Mint!

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What about the Feta Cheese and Dressing Ingredients?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The same goes for these ingredients too, which form the remainder of the dish (Feta being a simple garnish for the Mint and Cucumber Salad, and Lemon being a key ingredient in the Dressing)

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Lemons are surprisingly at their best and most abundant during the winter months, but they\u2019re such a popular ingredient that they can be found all year round. Nothing beats freshly picked Lemons off a Lemon Tree if you have the means! For even more Lemon flavor, try washing the Lemon and grating off some Lemon Zest to add to the dish

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For this dish I like to use a nice creamy, and slightly crumbly Feta Cheese. Try to avoid the stuff that\u2019s super squishy and aim for something a little more structured. It just holds together in the Salad and avoids the Cheese getting squished down to the point it becomes part of the Dressing!

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How to make Mint and Cucumber Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the ingredients procured, this dish is so simple to make. First to prepare the Cucumbers. I like to remove the seeds from the inside of the Cucumber but keep the skin for some added texture. To do so, simply slice the Cucumber down the center and then scoop out the seeds with a spoon

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Try to avoid scooping out any of the Cucumber flesh, so use an appropriate spoon such as a teaspoon to get the job done. You can keep the Seeds in the Salad if you like, but I find their mild flavor dulls the overall taste of the Salad, so best to remove them

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For the Mint, you can keep it whole or bunch it all up and roughly chop it. I prefer chopping the Mint as it\u2019s easier to eat in the Salad. It doesn\u2019t look as pretty, however. So, if you\u2019re looking for a striking visual appeal on the plate, try leaving a handful of Mint leaves whole and use them as a garnish

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Try adding Tomatoes to your Mint and Cucumber Salad to turn it into a wonderful Greek Salad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Set the Mint and Cucumber aside and work on the Dressing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Place the Mint and Cucumber in a Salad Bowl so when the Dressing is done you can simply pour it over the top and serve. The dressing is so easy to make too! It\u2019s simply a combination of Lemon Juice and Olive Oil (1 part Lemon to 2 parts Olive Oil should do the job)

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Season the dressing well with Salt and Pepper and then mix \/ whisk to emulsify. You can use a whisk or simply add the ingredients into a sealable jar and give it a good shake!

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I recommend making more Dressing than you need and then pour it slowly over the top of the Mint and Cucumber and mix through. Add just enough so that the Vegetables are coated, but not swimming or drowning in dressing

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Finishing the Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The final step in our Mint and Cucumber Salad is to add the Feta Cheese. Usually, Feta will come in a large block, but sometimes you can also buy it already cut up in cubes (usually this version is swimming in a delicious Olive Oil)

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So, if needed, cut the Feta Cheese into bite-sized cubes and then sprinkle them over the top of the Salad. I like to be generous with the Cheese as it really does bring the whole dish together. Try to avoid tossing the Cheese into the Salad too much as it\u2019ll break up. You can even plate the Salad onto individual plates and then garnish if you prefer

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Optional additions to the Mint and Cucumber Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As with any home cooking, you can get creative and add whatever you like to the Salad. I\u2019m not here to tell you what should and shouldn\u2019t go into a home cooked Salad! A great addition to this dish is some roughly chopped Tomatoes that have been deseeded

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Adding Tomatoes really brings out the Mediterranean roots of this dish, and it ends up being more in line with a classic Greek Salad. You can also add some Olives and thinly sliced Red Onion for a truly authentic Greek Salad!

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