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Fresh Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad with Feta

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A quick and easy Mediterranean salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, tangy feta, and fresh herbs, perfect for summer gatherings or light meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (shepherd’s style preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash the cucumbers and tomatoes well. Slice the English cucumbers thinly (about ¼ inch thick). Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch cubes). Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half rings.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, and red onion. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss until evenly coated.
  4. Fold in chopped parsley and optional mint leaves. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly atop the salad and gently toss once more to distribute without breaking up the cheese.
  5. Taste a small bite to check seasoning. Add more salt, pepper, olive oil, or lemon juice if needed.
  6. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to let flavors meld. Cover with plastic wrap if chilling.

Notes

Use firm cucumbers and ripe but not overripe tomatoes to avoid sogginess. Use high-quality extra-virgin olive oil and good-quality feta (shepherd’s style preferred) for best flavor. Toss gently after adding feta to keep cheese chunks intact. Salad can be served immediately or chilled for 15-30 minutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; drain excess liquid before serving again.

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Keywords: Mediterranean salad, cucumber tomato salad, feta salad, summer salad, quick salad, easy salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, gluten-free salad

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