Description
Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad is the ultimate summer dish, bursting with fresh flavors and a refreshing crunch. Combining juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and creamy feta cheese, this salad is tossed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light snack, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite herbs or proteins!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumber, diced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (basil or parsley), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and halve the tomatoes.
- Thinly slice the red onion; soak in cold water for a milder flavor if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the top. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add chopped fresh herbs and gently mix until combined.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg