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Fresh Greek Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad Easy Recipe with Oregano Vinaigrette

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A crisp and refreshing Greek salad featuring cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese tossed in a simple oregano vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick, easy, and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 3 large ripe tomatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 6 ounces (170g) block feta cheese, cut into chunks or large crumbles
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Juice of half a lemon (optional)
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the cucumbers and tomatoes under cold water. Slice the cucumbers into thin half-moons or rounds about ¼ inch thick. Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized chunks or wedges. Peel and thinly slice the red onion if using. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
  2. In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, chopped oregano, minced garlic, lemon juice (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until the dressing emulsifies and becomes slightly opaque. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, gently combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion slices. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss carefully to coat evenly without bruising the vegetables. (Prep time: 3 minutes)
  4. Scatter the feta chunks over the top of the salad. Toss lightly or leave the cheese on top for presentation. (Prep time: 1 minute)
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Optionally, add a little extra olive oil or vinegar to brighten flavors. (Prep time: 1 minute)
  6. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately.

Notes

For best texture, use firm, fresh cucumbers and ripe tomatoes. Salt cucumbers lightly and drain excess moisture if time allows. Use large chunks of feta for texture contrast. Fresh oregano is preferred for brighter flavor. Keep dressing separate if prepping ahead to maintain cucumber crunch. Let salad rest briefly to meld flavors but serve fresh to avoid sogginess.

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Keywords: Greek salad, cucumber salad, tomato salad, feta cheese, oregano vinaigrette, Mediterranean salad, easy salad recipe, healthy salad

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