Description
Cucumber Feta Salad with Lemon Greek Vinaigrette is a refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. This salad combines crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette that brightens each bite. Ready in minutes, it’s a vibrant and delicious way to elevate any meal or picnic spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, diced (about 2 medium English cucumbers)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Wash and dry the cucumbers, tomatoes, and parsley. Slice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add to the bowl with cucumbers.
- 3. Add thinly sliced red onion (soaked in cold water if desired) and crumbled feta cheese.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- 5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg