Cucumber Feta Salad with Lemon Greek Vinaigrette Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber Feta Salad featuring crisp Persian cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty Lemon Greek Vinaigrette. This light and flavorful salad is perfect as a side dish or a quick, healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, Tossed
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 large organic Persian cucumbers (sliced)
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup feta cheese (blocks or crumbled)
- ½ tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ cup kalamata olives (sliced)
Lemon Greek Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or 2–3 lemons)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the Cucumbers and Onions: Slice the Persian cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons, ensuring an even thickness for a consistent texture. Thinly slice the red onion to add a mild pungency without overpowering the salad.
- Make the Lemon Greek Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until emulsified, creating a bright and aromatic dressing.
- Toss Everything Together: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onions, crumbled feta cheese, fresh dill, and parsley. Add cherry tomatoes and sliced kalamata olives for extra flavor and color, then drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve Right Away or Let It Sit: The salad can be served immediately for a crisp bite or allowed to sit for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld beautifully for a more harmonious taste.
Notes
- Use organic Persian cucumbers for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice in the vinaigrette to your taste.
- For a vegan version, substitute feta with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Letting the salad sit before serving enhances the flavor but keeps the cucumbers crunchy.
- Serve chilled for maximum freshness, especially on warm days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Cucumber salad, Feta salad, Greek vinaigrette, Summer salad, Healthy salad, Mediterranean salad
