Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

A crisp, colorful salad with juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, and creamy feta that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dish. This refreshing Mediterranean-inspired salad is both satisfying and nutritious, making it the perfect solution for anyone trying to eat more vegetables.

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Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Keyword: Cucumber Tomato Salad, Feta Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Fresh Salad

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 0

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: servings

Calories: 165kcal

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

2 large cucumbers sliced (English or Persian varieties work best)
2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1 small red onion thinly sliced
1 cup feta cheese crumbled
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Dressing

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Slice cucumbers into ¼-inch thick rounds. If using regular cucumbers with larger seeds, consider removing the seeds by cutting the cucumber in half lengthwise and scraping the seeds out with a spoon.
Halve the cherry tomatoes or dice larger tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Slice the red onion as thinly as possible. Pro tip: If you find raw onions too strong, soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes before adding them to your salad.
In a large bowl, gently toss together the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, mint, and parsley.
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently. Add the crumbled feta and give it one more delicate toss. For best results, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes

Swap feta for goat cheese if you prefer a tangier flavor. No fresh herbs? Use 1 tablespoon dried herbs instead. Red wine vinegar works beautifully in place of lemon juice for a different acidic kick.

For meal prep, prepare all components but store separately: cucumbers and onions in one container, tomatoes in another, and herbs and dressing in their own containers.

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