Greek Cucumber Salad Recipe

Greek cucumber tomato salad in a bowl with serving spoons on the side.

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This vibrant Greek Cucumber salad recipe combines crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese with a zesty dressing, perfect as a refreshing side or light meal.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Salad, Side Dish - Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Author: Aysegul Sanford

Ingredients

For The Dressing:

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice or red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic minced or pressed
1 teaspoon fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For The Salad:

6 Persian cucumbers peeled and diced or 1 English cucumber
3 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half or 4-5 Roma tomatoes - 15 oz.
¼ cup sliced red onion thinly sliced
1 cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
1 cup feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

To make the salad dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice (or vinegar), garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Alternatively, you can put everything in a mason jar and shake vigorously.
Place cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives, parsley, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
Drizzle it with the dressing and give it a gentle toss to combine.
Serve right away or store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

Yields: This recipe (depending on the size of your vegetables) makes about 6-7 cups of cucumber and tomato salad, which is ideal for four servings. The nutritional information below is per serving.
Adding Salt: Be sure to taste your feta cheese before adding more salt to the recipe. Some brands tend to be saltier than others, so it is best to give it a taste.
Storage: Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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