Greek Cucumber Salad with Tomato + Feta Cheese - Fast + Easy

Greek Cucumber Salad with Tomato + 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!

Course Salad

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 139kcal

Author Sharon Rhodes

Equipment

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

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