Ingredients

  • 8 ounces feta cheese, in 1/4 inch cubes
  • 5 shiso leaves
  • 2 cucumbers, peeled seeded and cut in 1/4 inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup red onion, sliced extremely thin
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • First, take the sliced onion and soak in ice water because this takes off some of the edge. Soak for 20 minutes then drain well.
  • Take 3 of the shiso leaves and chop fi nely. Reserve the other 2 whole leaves.
  • In a bowl, mix the feta, cucumbers, chopped shiso, and onion. Put 2 of the whole shiso leaves on 2 plates and put the salad mixture on top.
  • Make a vinaigrette out of the vinegar, olive oil salt and pepper. Whisk and pour over the salad at the last possible moment before eating.