Shiso Cucumber Feta Salad

Submitted by dandelionleaf

"Unexpected flavours make this a bright and cheerful summer salad."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 2 cups
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄2 English cucumbers or 3 Persian cucumbers
• 8 shiso leaves
• 1 green onion
• 1⁄4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon agave nectar or 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

directions

1. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, agave nectar, salt and pepper.
2. Slice cucumbers into thin, quartered slices. Marinate in the vinaigrette for half an hour.
3. Thinly slice green onions, and chiffonade the shiso leaves. Add to cucumbers along with feta cheese. Toss gently and serve.