This strong-tasting Egyptian salad made with feta cheese is good with ful medames (page 328).

Ingredients

　　1/2 pound feta cheese

　　Juice of 1 lemon

　　2 tablespoons olive oil

　　1 red Italian or large mild onion, finely chopped

　　1/2 large cucumber, peeled and diced

　　White pepper

　　Crumble the cheese with a tablespoon of water, using a fork, and work in the lemon juice and olive oil. Mix in the onion and cucumber, and add pepper.

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