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.
🥗 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
For the salad
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1 cucumber, thinly sliced
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1 cup fresh blueberries
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1 peach or nectarine, sliced into wedges
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1 orange, peeled and cut into segments
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½ cup seedless grapes (red or green), halved
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80–100 g feta cheese, cut into small cubes
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A few fresh basil leaves (or mint)
For the dressing
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or orange juice)
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1 tsp honey or maple syrup
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
🔪 Instructions
1. Prepare the ingredients
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Wash and dry all fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
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Slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
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Cut peach/nectarine into wedges.
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Segment the orange carefully, removing excess pith.
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Cube the feta cheese evenly.
2. Make the dressing
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.
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Taste and adjust acidity or sweetness if needed.
3. Assemble the salad
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In a large bowl, gently combine cucumber, blueberries, grapes, peach slices, and orange segments.
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Add feta cheese carefully to avoid breaking it too much.
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Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
4. Finish
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Toss very gently until everything is lightly coated.
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Tear basil leaves by hand and scatter on top.
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Finish with a light sprinkle of black pepper.
💡 Pro Tips
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Use cold fruit and cucumber for maximum freshness.
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Add feta at the end to keep clean, sharp edges.
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For extra crunch, add a few toasted nuts (almonds or walnuts).
🌿 Flavor Profile
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Sweet & juicy from fruits
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Fresh & crisp from cucumber
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Salty & creamy from feta
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Bright & light citrus finish