Description
This viral TikTok cucumber salad in a jar is a refreshing, tangy, and easy-to-make recipe perfect as a salad, side dish, or snack. Featuring thinly sliced cucumber, feta cheese, lemon juice, cumin, fresh herbs, and garlic, all tossed together in a jar for convenience and quick preparation. Its simplicity and customizable nature make it an ideal accompaniment for any meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (dill and mint), torn apart
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Dressing and Seasoning
- 3 tbsp feta cheese
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the Cucumber: Place a mandolin or slicer over a large jar. Carefully slice the cucumber thinly over the jar to catch all the slices without making a mess or injuring your finger.
- Add Ingredients to Jar: Add the feta cheese, freshly squeezed lemon juice, cumin powder, torn fresh herbs (dill and mint), minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper directly into the jar with the sliced cucumbers.
- Shake to Combine: Secure the jar with its lid and shake vigorously to thoroughly combine all the ingredients so the flavors meld together well.
- Serve or Store: Open the jar and either eat directly from it or transfer the cucumber salad to a serving bowl. Any leftovers can be stored in the same jar in the refrigerator for easy freshness.
Notes
- Season the salad well with salt and pepper before shaking to maximize flavor.
- Use a mandolin carefully to avoid finger injuries.
- Watch the preparation video on Simply Recipes for visual guidance.
- Explore Logan’s TikTok videos for more salad inspiration.
