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Easy Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and quick cucumber tomato feta salad with a bright lemon dressing, perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium English cucumbers (about 500g), halved and sliced into half-moons
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 300g), halved or quartered
  • 200g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 small red onion (about 100g), thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (45ml)
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (60ml)
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (for salting cucumbers), plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cucumbers: Wash and trim cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise, then slice into ¼-inch half-moons. Place in a colander, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, toss gently, and let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Whisk or shake until emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Prepare other vegetables: Halve or quarter cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice red onion. If desired, soak onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the bite.
  4. Drain cucumbers: After 10 minutes, gently press cucumber slices with hands or a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Do not rinse.
  5. Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine drained cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion. Pour dressing over top and toss gently to coat.
  6. Add feta and herbs: Crumble feta over the salad. Add fresh dill or parsley if using. Toss once more gently to distribute.
  7. Rest before serving: Let salad sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

Don’t skip salting the cucumbers—it prevents a watery salad. Let the salad rest for at least 10 minutes before serving for best flavor. For make-ahead, prep vegetables and dressing separately up to a day in advance; combine up to an hour before serving.

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