Greek Cucumber Tomato Salad
A refreshing and vibrant Greek salad with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy feta, and a simple lemon-herb dressing.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives pitted
Dressing Ingredients
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and pitted kalamata olives.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or let it chill for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
This salad is best served fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The flavors improve as it sits.