Fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad with Feta
A light, refreshing summer salad combining crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese with a bright lemony dressing. Perfect for quick meals or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch or 3 mm thick)
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes (about 450 g), chopped (Roma or cherry tomatoes recommended)
- 1/2 cup (75 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 small red onion (about 70 g), thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh herbs such as parsley and mint, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt (plus 1/4 teaspoon for dressing)
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 g) black pepper
- Optional: pinch of dried oregano or crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Slice 2 medium English cucumbers into thin rounds (about 1/8 inch or 3 mm thick). Lightly sprinkle the cucumber slices with 1 teaspoon salt and let them sit in a colander for 10 minutes. Then gently press or pat them dry with a towel.
- Dice 3 medium ripe tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. If using cherry tomatoes, halve or quarter them depending on size.
- Thinly slice 1 small red onion (optional). Soak onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the sharpness, then drain well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and chopped fresh herbs. Pour the dressing over and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Crumble 1/2 cup feta cheese over the salad and gently toss once to combine, keeping feta somewhat chunky.
- Taste the salad and add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to let flavors meld.
Notes
Salt cucumbers and pat dry to avoid watery salad. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Add feta gently at the end to keep texture. Serve fresh for best taste. Dressing and feta can be kept separate if preparing ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150 g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 4.5
Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, feta cheese, summer salad, light salad, easy recipe, fresh salad, Mediterranean diet