Best Cucumber Feta Toasts Recipes

Cucumber-Feta Toasts image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 baguette
6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 ounces feta
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 small English cucumber, thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450 degrees. Split baguette lengthwise and lightly brush cut sides with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Bake until golden around edges, 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash together feta, 4 teaspoons oil, and lemon juice with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Spread feta mixture evenly over toasted baguette and top with cucumber. Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and a drizzle of oil. Cut into pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g

Feta Cucumber Salad image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium cucumbers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, remove seeds and discard. Cut cucumbers into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Stir in onions. Combine the cheese, lemon juice, oil and pepper; add to cucumber mixture and stir gently.

Nutrition Facts :

Pita-Bread Salad with Cucumber, Mint, and Feta image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 regular pita breads, cut into 1-inch squares
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt
3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 bunch fresh mint, trimmed and leaves thinly sliced
1/2 bunch watercress, trimmed
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups)
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pita squares in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until they are nicely crisp, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and olive oil, and season with salt.
In a medium salad bowl, combine toasted pita bread, celery, and cucumber; add vinegar mixture, and toss well to combine. Just before serving, add mint and watercress; gently toss again. Sprinkle feta cheese over the top, and season with pepper.