Cucumber Feta Salad with Lemon Greek Vinaigrette
Cucumber Feta Salad with Lemon Greek Vinaigrette is a delightful and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Bursting with the crispness of fresh cucumbers, the creaminess of feta cheese, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also a feast for the senses. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a vibrant side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own as a light lunch. This versatile salad is a fantastic addition to summer barbecues, picnics, or family dinners, making it an impressive yet easy choice for your next meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, red onions, feta cheese, dill, parsley, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately or let it sit for about 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg