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Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad cover photo a top view of the salad in a shallow stoneware bowl.

Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad

This vibrant and refreshing Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light and healthy meal. Packed with fresh vegetables and tangy feta cheese, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser. The best part? It's the perfect mediterranean salad recipe that comes together quickly with simple ingredients! 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 202 kcal

Equipment

  • knife and cutting board
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cucumbers large, skinned & chopped
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled and divided
  • ½ cup kalamata olives seeded and sliced
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice or the juice of one large lemon
  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons zaa-atar seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, half of the crumbled feta, juice of one lemon, and red wine vinegar.
  3. Pour the dressing over the tomato, cucumber, and onion mixture. Gently toss to combine.
  4. Add the crumbled feta cheese and gently toss again. Season with salt, Pepper and fresh herbs.

Notes

Hint: Store this salad in a half gallon mason jar. If you are making it ahead of time, instead of tossing the ingredients together, layer them in the jar with the dressing on the bottom, followed by the cucumbers, olives, red onion, tomatoes, feta and seasonings.

SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS

If you don't have English cucumber, you can use regular cucumbers. Just peel and slice them. Fresh cucumbers are best, and try to choose cucumbers with thin skins.
For a burst of sweetness, you can add larger tomatoes, heirloom, roma tomatoes or grape tomatoes to the simple salad. Tomatoes are best when grown in a backyard garden or purchased from a farmer's market, but tomatoes from the grocery store will work just fine. Don't stress about it!
If you're not a fan of red onion, you can substitute it with shallots or spring onions for a milder flavor. Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese like goat cheese or mozzarella for a unique twist.
What's the best way to store this salad?
Store this salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator within 2 days. If I am making it ahead of time, I will layer the salad in a ½ gallon mason jar and wait to toss the ingredients together until just before serving.
Can I make this salad ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the salad a few hours in advance by mixing all the ingredients, except the feta cheese and basil leaves. Add the cheese and garnish just before serving to keep it fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 785mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 319IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 1mg
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