Greek Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes + Feta Cheese – Fast + Easy
A refreshing Greek Cucumber Salad that’s quick, easy to make, and so healthy and delicious. You’ll love this salad recipe as a side dish or appetizer!
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IN THIS POST: Everything you need to make a Greek Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
FOR THE SALAD
- cucumber – I prefer an English cucumber as they are a tad sweeter than regular cukes with a much thinner skin that you don’t need to peel.
- tomato – cherry tomatoes, vine tomatoes, and Roma tomatoes are all great options.
- lettuce – I use romaine
- bell pepper – any color!
- red onion
- feta cheese
FOR THE DRESSING
- lemon juice – fresh squeezed
- olive oil
- garlic cloves
- fresh mint – remember to inhale for some aromatherapy while you prep
- feta cheese
- salt
- dried parsley
- dried oregano
How to make a Greek cucumber salad
Start by adding the chopped veggies to a large bowl.
Next, make the greek salad dressing. Simply add the dressing ingredients to a small mason jar and shake it really well.
Finally, toss the salad with the dressing. Portion it out into bowls and top with feta cheese and sprinkle with oregano.
FAQ’S, Tips, + Substitutions
- How do you keep Greek salad from getting watery? Cucumbers have a lot of moisture that can release and make for a watery salad. Using the lettuce in this recipe helps to absorb it- lettuce isn’t a traditional Greek salad ingredient. I also recommend enjoying this salad the same day. Leftovers just aren’t the same.
- This salad is delicious alongside grilled meats like chicken, pork, or steak with a dollop of tzatziki sauce. It also pairs well with seafood like salmon, halibut, or cod. For vegetarian protein add some chickpeas or beans to the mix!
- Another delicious addition to greek salad recipes is of course olives! Both kalamata olives and black olives leave a lovely hint of salty flavor.
- If you don’t have a mason jar you can whisk the dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
- If you have them, stir in a few tablespoons of fresh herbs such as fresh dill to the dressing for a taste variety.
More healthy salad recipes
- Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
- Fattoush Salad
- Crunchy Detox Salad Recipe with Creamy Avocado Dressing
- Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese and Roasted Sweet Potato
- Italian Cold Rice Salad
- Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheese
**This recipe was originally posted on June 30, 2014, and updated on July 06, 2020, and again on June 21, 2022, with recipe notes, writing, and new photos.**
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Greek Cucumber Salad with Tomato + Feta Cheese – Fast + Easy
Ingredients
FOR THE SALAD
- 2 cups chopped cucumber
- 4 cups chopped lettuce * I use romaine
- ¼ cup chopped bell pepper
- ½ medium red onion
- 1 cup quartred tomatoes
- ¼ cup feta cheese
FOR THE DRESSING
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves *minced
- 3 tbsp chopped mint leaves
- 1 tbsp feta cheese
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl, except the cheese and tomatoes.
- Shake all of the dressing ingredients in a small glass jar and pour over the salad. Toss well, massaging the dressing into the leaves
- Split into two large bowls and top with tomatoes and the feta cheese. Sprinkle with oregano and serve.
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Notes
- How do you keep Greek salad from getting watery? Cucumbers have a lot of moisture that can release and make for a watery salad. Using the lettuce in this recipe helps to absorb it- lettuce isn’t a traditional Greek salad ingredient. I also recommend enjoying this salad the same day. Leftovers just aren’t the same.
- This salad is delicious alongside grilled meats like chicken, pork, or steak with a dollop of tzatziki sauce. It also pairs well with seafood like salmon, halibut, or cod. For vegetarian protein add some chickpeas or beans to the mix!
- Another delicious addition to greek salad recipes is of course olives! Both kalamata olives and black olives leave a lovely hint of salty flavor.
- If you don’t have a mason jar you can whisk the dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
- If you have them, stir in a few tablespoons of fresh herbs such as fresh dill to the dressing for a taste variety