Description
A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber Feta Salad dressed with a zesty Lemon Greek Vinaigrette, combining crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, fresh herbs, and a touch of Mediterranean flavor from kalamata olives and cherry tomatoes. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 4 large organic Persian cucumbers, sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese (blocks or crumbled)
- ½ tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
Lemon Greek Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the Cucumbers and Onions: Thinly slice the Persian cucumbers into rounds or half-moons and thinly slice the red onion to prepare the fresh vegetables for the salad.
- Make the Lemon Greek Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a vibrant and tangy dressing.
- Toss Everything Together: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onions, feta cheese, dill, and parsley. Add cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives if desired. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve Right Away or Let It Sit: Serve the salad immediately for a crisp texture or let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop further.
Notes
- Use Persian cucumbers for their thin skins and fewer seeds, or substitute with English cucumbers if unavailable.
- To reduce saltiness, rinse the feta cheese before adding it to the salad.
- You can prepare the vinaigrette in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan version, substitute feta with plant-based cheese or omit it entirely.
- Adding the cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives is optional but adds great Mediterranean flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Cucumber salad, feta cheese salad, Greek salad, lemon vinaigrette, healthy salad, Mediterranean salad, no cook salad
