Description
Greek cucumber tomato feta salad is a refreshing Mediterranean dish made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy feta, and a tangy olive oil dressing. With bold flavors, vibrant colors, and effortless preparation, it’s perfect for summer gatherings, weeknight meals, picnics, or healthy eating year-round. Naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and easily adaptable, this salad offers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz feta cheese, diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Dice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, cube the feta, and chop the parsley.
- Add cucumber, tomatoes, feta, and parsley to a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Let the salad rest 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Avoid over-mixing to keep ingredients intact.
- For vegan diets, use plant-based feta.
- Add red onion, olives, mint, or roasted chickpeas for custom variations.
- Pat cucumbers dry to avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~180
- Sugar: ~5g
- Sodium: ~600mg
- Fat: ~14g
- Saturated Fat: ~5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~8g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~5g
- Cholesterol: ~25mg