Ingredients

1 lg. cucumber, peeled, halved

lengthwise, seeds removed

Salt

12 oz. feta cheese, drained

1/2 c. finely chopped mild onion

1/4 c. lemon juice

1/4 c. olive oil

Freshly ground pepper

Mint sprigs

Method

Score cucumber with tines of fork.

Sprinkle with salt and let stand for 20 minutes.

Crush cheese with fingertips or fork and mix thoroughly with onion, lemon juice and oil.

Season with pepper.

Drain, rinse and slice cucumbers.

Combine with cheese mixture.

Place in shallow serving dish and decorate with mint sprigs.

Chill about 30 minutes before serving.

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