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Greek Cucumber Salad Recipe

Greek Cucumber Salad Recipe
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5 from 26 reviews

This refreshing Greek Cucumber Salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, all tossed in a simple olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing with oregano for authentic Mediterranean flavors. Perfect as a light side dish or appetizer, this salad is quick to prepare and bursting with vibrant colors and textures.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cucumbers: Peel the cucumbers and slice them in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds, then slice the cucumber halves into half-moon shapes to create crisp, bite-sized pieces.
  2. Combine fresh vegetables: In a large salad bowl, place the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion, mixing gently to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  3. Add olives: Incorporate the halved Kalamata olives into the salad bowl, mixing them with the other vegetables to combine all flavors.
  4. Add feta cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad, allowing the creamy, salty cheese to complement the fresh vegetables.
  5. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences to create a balanced dressing.
  6. Toss the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients to ensure the vegetables and feta cheese are evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
  7. Garnish and serve: Optionally, garnish the salad with freshly chopped parsley for added color and flavor. Serve immediately for the best texture or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian diet, this salad is suitable as it contains no meat or animal-derived gelatin.
  • To keep cucumbers crunchy, prepare the salad shortly before serving or store it chilled for a maximum of one hour.
  • Use good quality extra virgin olive oil for a richer flavor.
  • If preferred, substitute red wine vinegar with lemon juice for a citrus twist.
  • For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or replace with a plant-based cheese alternative.

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Keywords: Greek cucumber salad, Mediterranean salad, feta cheese salad, cucumber tomato salad, healthy salad recipe, no-cook salad

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