Feta Cucumber Salad - Photos and recipe: Dave Sands Firecracker Farm Recipe Image

Photos and recipe: Dave Sands

Ingredients:

  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced or diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or roma diced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2–3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground sumac
  • Firecracker Farm Three Kings Hot Sea Salt
  • Optional: fresh dill or parsley for garnish

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, toss together cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and olives. Pro tip: If you want a crunchy more pickled bite, salt the cucumbers for 10-15min then rinse and strain before adding the rest of the ingredients
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar/lemon juice
  3. Sprinkle in sumac
  4. Toss everything gently to combine and coat evenly
  5. Add crumbled feta on top (or fold in gently)
  6. Garnish with fresh herbs if using
  7. Let it sit in the fridge for 15–30 minutes to marinate before serving

About the Author Dave Sands

Dave brings his passion for food and culinary experience as host of The Food Origins Podcast (Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcast - Also on 17 other listening platforms including Google, Stitcher and many others.)

Dave was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. Growing up Japanese and Caucasian , Dave was exposed to many cultures and cuisines immediately. Watching and learning from his late Mother set the seeds of his pure joy of cooking. As a graduate of the City College of San Francisco’s Hotel & Restaurant program, Dave cooked professionally all over the San Francisco Bay Area for five years working in numerous restaurants, catering and corporate food services. With some unfortunate burn out, Dave went on work as a service advisor for a high end car dealer. While working there, he transitioned to one of his dream jobs as a San Francisco Police Officer. After 15 years in Law Enforcement, injuries caused Dave to retire. Cooking became my therapy after my Mother passed away. Dave always cooked throughout his careers, sharing many dishes to family , friends and coworkers. Dave has been fortunate to have met a wide range of people from many aspects of life and can’t wait share their food origin stories!

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