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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad with Feta and Red Onion

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A crisp and bright summer salad combining fresh cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, sharp red onion, and creamy feta cheese, dressed lightly with olive oil and red wine vinegar.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled or unpeeled, sliced or diced
  • 3 large ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Handful of fresh parsley or mint (optional)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse cucumbers and tomatoes under cool water. Slice or dice cucumbers into bite-sized pieces about 1/4-inch thick. Dice tomatoes similarly. Thinly slice the red onion; soak in cold water for 10 minutes if a milder bite is desired, then drain and pat dry.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion. Crumble feta cheese over the top. Add fresh herbs if using.
  3. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients without bruising the tomatoes.
  5. Let the salad sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving to soften the onion and deepen flavors, or serve immediately if preferred.

Notes

Soaking the red onion in cold water for 10 minutes mellows its sharpness. Use firmer tomatoes or drain excess juice to avoid sogginess. Add feta and dressing just before serving if prepping ahead. Toss gently to avoid bruising tomatoes. Optional variations include swapping herbs, cheese, or adding extra veggies.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, feta cheese, red onion, summer salad, easy salad recipe, fresh salad, healthy salad, vegetarian, gluten-free

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