This is a genuinely simple salad that uses just a handful of ingredients you likely already have. Keto cucumber and feta salad works as a quick side dish or as a light lunch on its own.
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Use English cucumber if you can find it. No peeling needed, the seeds are tiny enough to skip removing, and it holds up better in a salad since it is less watery than a regular cucumber.
Regular cucumber works fine too, just peel it and scoop out the seeds with a spoon first.
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Chef Jenn’s Take on Cucumber & Feta Salad
Feta packed in oil is the wrong choice here, even though it is easy to grab by mistake. The oil does not mix well with the sour cream dressing, so stick with feta packed in water or brine instead.
Fresh dill has a lovely flavor, but dried works completely fine too. A few thin slices of red onion are a nice way to add more flavor if you want it. Swap the dill for oregano, or skip the herbs entirely and use fresh lemon juice and cracked pepper instead, for a different direction.
This is best served right after mixing, since the cucumber releases some water as it sits. You can prep the components ahead of time though, chop the cucumber, measure the sour cream and dill, and crumble the feta, then combine right before serving.
One reader added thin-sliced radishes for extra crunch, a nice addition if you want more texture. This pairs especially well with grilled meats and fish; the creamy tang cuts through the richness in a way that works with almost anything off the grill.
What You’ll Love About Cucumber & Feta Salad
- Components can be prepped ahead, so assembly takes just a couple of minutes.
- Just a handful of ingredients, ready in about 10 minutes.
- Cool and creamy, a nice contrast alongside anything off the grill.
Ingredients
- English cucumber – No peeling needed, and the seeds are small enough to skip removing. Regular cucumber works too, peeled and seeded.
- Sour cream – Full fat.
- Feta cheese – Packed in water or brine, not oil. The oil doesn’t mix well with the dressing.
- Dill – Fresh or dried both work well here.
How to Make Cucumber & Feta Salad
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Wash the cucumber and trim the ends.
Cut the cucumber into bite-size pieces. Toss the cucumber with the sour cream and dill.
Top with the crumbled feta and serve.
Make It A Meal
The creamy, tangy flavor here pairs especially well with Lemon-Oregano Chicken Kabobs or Kefta Beef Kabobs off the grill.
It also works well alongside Shrimp Scampi if you want to keep the meal on the lighter side.
Storage
This does not freeze well and is best enjoyed shortly after mixing, since the cucumber releases water as it sits. You can prep the components ahead separately, then combine right before serving for the best texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe runs about 2 net carbs per 1/2 cup serving. The number in the recipe card below will recalculate once this post is republished, so use it as an estimate until then.
No, English cucumber has a thinner, less waxy peel that’s fine to eat, and it adds a bit of extra fiber too.
Yes, just peel it and scoop out the seeds with a spoon first, since regular cucumber has larger, tougher seeds.
Yes, one reader added thin-sliced radishes for extra crunch. Thin-sliced red onion is another good addition if you want more flavor.
Add Preferred SourceKeto Cucumber & Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups cucumber washed and trimmed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup feta crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tbsp fresh
Instructions
- Dice the cucumber into bite-size pieces.
- Toss the cucumber with the sour cream and dill.
- Top with the crumbled feta and serve.
Notes
Recipe Card Tips
- Use feta packed in water or brine, not oil. The oil doesn’t blend well with the sour cream dressing.
- Serve this shortly after mixing. The cucumber releases water the longer it sits.
- Prep the components ahead separately if you want, then combine right before serving for the best texture.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed. Erythritol carbs (sugar substitutes) are not included in the carbohydrate counts as they have been shown not to impact blood sugar, and they have zero calories and zero carbs. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
Looks super tasty, can’t wait to try this!
I love how easy this is! I love cucumbers for a salad! Cannot wait to make it!
This sounds so incredibly tasty! And just the recipe I want for Springtime!
Wow, this has got to be one of the easiest way to prepare cucumber salad. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Cucumber and feta has got to be one of my favorite combos! This salad looks like such a fresh and rich side for lunch. Yum!
I added 2 very thin sliced radishes. This is a very nice salad.
Great idea! I bet that added a lovely flavor!
I did not know this about the English Cucumber. Great information!