Cucumber Feta Salad with Lemon Greek Vinaigrette
This Cucumber Feta Salad with Lemon Greek Vinaigrette is a refreshing and light dish that combines crisp cucumbers, tangy feta, and vibrant herbs, all tossed in a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a healthy side dish or light meal, this salad is easy to prepare and full of Mediterranean flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Salad:
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
Optional Add-Ins:
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
For the Lemon Greek Vinaigrette:
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or 2–3 lemons)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, dill, and parsley. If you’re using the optional add-ins, add the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced kalamata olives.
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Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined.
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Assemble the salad: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
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Serve: Serve immediately, or let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
Add protein like grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for a more filling meal.
Use goat cheese or mozzarella instead of feta for a different flavor.
Spice it up with red pepper flakes or jalapeños in the vinaigrette.
