Description
This vibrant Greek salad is a quick and easy Mediterranean salad packed with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed with olive oil, lemon, and oregano, it’s the perfect refreshing side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumber slices
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- 1. Wash and slice cucumbers into thick rounds or half-moons
- 2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion
- 3. Place onions in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow the flavor then drain
- 4. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and olives to a large bowl
- 5. Crumble feta cheese over the vegetables
- 6. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl
- 7. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently
- 8. Top with parsley and extra oregano then serve immediately
Notes
- Use English or Persian cucumbers for fewer seeds
- Block feta in brine has the best flavor
- Add dressing right before serving to keep vegetables crisp
- A splash of red wine vinegar can enhance the dressing
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a protein boost
- Store leftovers up to 3 days in the refrigerator
- Keep feta separate for meal prep
- Fresh herbs like dill or parsley add extra brightness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Greek salad, Mediterranean salad, cucumber tomato feta salad