Fresh Fruit & Cucumber Salad with Feta and Blueberries

(Light, Refreshing, and Balanced)

This salad is all about freshness and contrast: juicy fruit, crisp cucumber, creamy feta, and a light citrus dressing. It works perfectly as a summer salad, brunch side, or light dinner.

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🥗 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For the salad

• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced

• 1 cup fresh blueberries

• 1 peach or nectarine, sliced into wedges

• 1 orange, peeled and cut into segments

• ½ cup seedless grapes (red or green), halved

• 80–100 g feta cheese, cut into small cubes

• A few fresh basil leaves (or mint)

For the dressing

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or orange juice)

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

• Salt, to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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🔪 Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients

• Wash and dry all fruits and vegetables thoroughly.

• Slice the cucumber into thin rounds.

• Cut peach/nectarine into wedges.

• Segment the orange carefully, removing excess pith.

• Cube the feta cheese evenly.

2. Make the dressing

• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.

• Taste and adjust acidity or sweetness if needed.

3. Assemble the salad

• In a large bowl, gently combine cucumber, blueberries, grapes, peach slices, and orange segments.

• Add feta cheese carefully to avoid breaking it too much.

• Drizzle the dressing over the salad.

4. Finish

• Toss very gently until everything is lightly coated.

• Tear basil leaves by hand and scatter on top.

• Finish with a light sprinkle of black pepper.

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💡 Pro Tips

• Use cold fruit and cucumber for maximum freshness.

• Add feta at the end to keep clean, sharp edges.

• For extra crunch, add a few toasted nuts (almonds or walnuts).

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🌿 Flavor Profile

• Sweet & juicy from fruits

• Fresh & crisp from cucumber

• Salty & creamy from feta

• Bright & light citrus finish