Cucumber Feta Salad with Lemon Greek Vinaigrette
Cucumber Feta Salad with Lemon Greek Vinaigrette is a vibrant and refreshing dish that elevates any meal. Bursting with fresh flavors, this salad features crisp cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette that ties everything together. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile. Serve it alongside grilled meats or enjoy it as a light lunch on its own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large organic Persian cucumbers (sliced)
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup feta cheese (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 cucumbers and red onion thinly to enhance flavor release.
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the vinaigrette.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, red onions, feta cheese, dill, parsley, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or let sit for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg