Description
Simple Tomato Feta Cucumber Salad is a crisp, refreshing summer dish packed with Mediterranean flavors. Sweet cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, and creamy feta are tossed in a zesty red wine vinaigrette with fresh parsley and oregano for a light yet satisfying salad. Perfect as a side dish, picnic staple, or quick no-cook dinner, it’s ready in just 15 minutes and tastes even better after chilling.
Ingredients
1 English cucumber, diced (about 300 g)
910 g (2 pints) grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
227 g (8 oz) feta cheese, diced
15 g (¼ cup) chopped parsley
60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil
30 ml (2 Tbsp) red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
Dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, dice feta, and chop parsley.
Place cucumber, tomatoes, feta, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Notes
Use block feta for the best texture.
Swap parsley for fresh dill or mint for variety.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra tang.
Include sliced red onion or kalamata olives for more crunch and flavor.
Chill 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / Greek-inspired