Description
A vibrant and refreshing Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad perfect for any occasion. Simple ingredients, bright flavors, and a light dressing make this a go-to recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut into bite-sized wedges or chunks
- 1 large cucumber, preferably with thin skin, seeded and cut into half-moons or chunks
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved (optional)
- A generous handful of fresh parsley, chopped
- A few sprigs of fresh mint, chopped (optional)
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the vegetables: Wash and dry tomatoes and cucumber. Cut tomatoes into wedges or chunks. Seed and cut cucumber into half-moons or cubes. Thinly slice red onion and halve olives if using. Chop parsley and mint.
- 2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and Dijon mustard (if using). Whisk or shake to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3. Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, gently mix tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives. Add chopped parsley and mint.
- 4. Dress the salad: Pour about half the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Add more dressing as needed to coat evenly.
- 5. Add feta: Gently crumble or add feta cheese over the salad.
- 6. Rest and serve: Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes, then toss gently and serve. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. This salad is best served fresh and is not meant to be reheated. For optimal texture, store dressing separately if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 150-200 kcal (varied based on portions and ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 5-7g
- Sodium: Approx. 300-500mg (varied based on feta and added salt)
- Fat: Approx. 12-15g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 8-10g
- Fiber: Approx. 2-3g
- Protein: Approx. 5-7g