Description
Cucumber Feta Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that bursts with vibrant Mediterranean flavors. This salad is an enticing combination of crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty Lemon Greek Vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup Kalamata olives
- 4 ounce feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and Kalamata olives.
2. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste until the dressing is smooth.
3. Combine Salad: Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss well to coat every ingredient evenly.
4. Add Feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the salad to enhance both flavor and presentation.
5. Chill & Serve: For the best flavor, refrigerate the salad for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Cucumber Feta Salad is perfect for a variety of occasions. Serve it alongside grilled chicken or fish for a balanced meal, or feature it as a refreshing side dish during a Mediterranean-themed gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg