Cucumber Tomato Salad with Feta
This cucumber tomato salad with feta is a fresh and easy Mediterranean-style salad ready in just 10 minutes. Made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a simple lemon olive oil dressing, it is perfect as a light side dish. Here’s how to make it.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 170kcal
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups of chopped cucumber
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut into halves or 3-4 Roma tomatoes, chopped (2 cups)
- 1 small red onion chopped (¾ cup)
- ½ cup chopped parsley/cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice add as per taste
- salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Prep the vegetables
- Cucumber: Dice the English cucumber into small cubes. If using regular cucumbers you can peel the skin (if it’s hard) and scoop out the seeds (to avoid a watery salad).
- Cherry tomatoes: Cut them in half. If using plum tomatoes, dice them into small cubes (same size as the English cucumber).
- Red onion: Chop it into small pieces. Tip: I like to cut the red onions in half, then soak them in cold water for 10-15 minutes and then properly drain them and cut into small pieces. Soaking in cold water reduces the sharpness of onions.
- Parsley/Cilantro: Chop it finely, discarding the thick stems.
Assemble the cucumber tomato salad with feta
- Add ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese.
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper. Combine and then add salt to taste.
- Toss everything well to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste. Cover and keep it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Tastes best when served chilled.
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Notes
- Use seedless cucumbers like English or Persian for the best texture and less water.
- Use fresh tomatoes and herbs for the best flavour.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for the best taste.
- Serve immediately, as the salad can release water over time.
- Storage Suggestion: This salad is best enjoyed fresh because once salt is added, the vegetables release water and the texture becomes soggy. You can store it for up to 1 day, but for the best taste, keep chopped veggies ready and add dressing and feta just before serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg