Description
A refreshing, vibrant salad tomato cucumber feta recipe made with simple ingredients like ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a summer side or light lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 large English cucumber, sliced and quartered
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 block feta cheese in brine, cubed
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or oregano, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
2. Slice the cucumber lengthwise, then cut into quarters.
3. Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
4. Add cucumber, tomato, and onion to a large mixing bowl.
5. Dice the feta and gently fold it into the bowl.
6. Add chopped herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
7. Gently toss to combine and taste for seasoning.
8. Serve immediately or chill briefly for deeper flavor.
Notes
Use block feta in brine for best texture and flavor.
Substitute dill with mint or parsley for a different twist.
Prep veggies ahead and toss with dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
