Description
A refreshing and vibrant Greek Cucumber Salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. Perfect as a quick side dish or a light meal, this salad balances fresh vegetables with Mediterranean flavors in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 large English cucumber (seedless)
- 1 pint tomatoes (cut in half)
- ½ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup black olives (pitted, drained, cut in half)
Cheese and Herbs
- 4 oz. Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 Tbsp. parsley (fresh, finely chopped)
Dressing
- 3 Tbsp. oil (avocado or olive)
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ tsp. oregano (dried)
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. sugar
- ½ tsp. salt (for cucumbers)
Instructions
- Prep the cucumber: Trim the ends from the cucumber and slice it in half lengthwise. Cut into ¼” slices.
- Salt and drain cucumbers: Add sliced cucumber to a large bowl and sprinkle with ½ tsp salt. Let sit for 15-30 minutes to draw out excess moisture. After resting, use a paper towel to gently dab off the moisture.
- Make the dressing: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of oil, 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon sugar until well combined.
- Combine salad ingredients: Add the halved tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, pitted and halved black olives, crumbled feta, and chopped parsley into the bowl with the drained cucumbers.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours for a cold, refreshing salad.
Notes
- Letting the cucumbers sit with salt reduces excess water and prevents a watery salad.
- For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and high-quality olive or avocado oil.
- This salad is best served chilled but can be enjoyed immediately.
- Can be customized by adding other Mediterranean ingredients like capers or fresh mint.
- Store leftover salad covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for freshness.
