Cucumber Feta Salad with Lemon Greek Vinaigrette Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant cucumber feta salad tossed in a zesty lemon Greek vinaigrette, perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish. Featuring crisp Persian cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, fresh herbs, and optional cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives for a Mediterranean-inspired flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 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 (optional)
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced (optional)
Lemon Greek Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 2–3 lemons)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the Cucumbers and Onions: Slice the Persian cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons, and thinly slice the red onion to prepare fresh, crisp components for the salad.
- Make the Lemon Greek Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and emulsified to create a tangy dressing.
- Toss Everything Together: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onions, feta cheese, chopped dill, and parsley. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced kalamata olives if using. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve Right Away or Let It Sit: You can serve the salad immediately for fresh crunch or let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Use organic Persian cucumbers for the best crisp texture and flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice and seasoning according to taste for preferred acidity and saltiness.
- Add cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives for additional Mediterranean flavors and color, or omit for a simpler salad.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Try substituting fresh herbs like mint or basil for a different twist.
Keywords: cucumber salad, feta salad, Greek vinaigrette, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, lemon dressing, fresh herbs
