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Delicious Greek Cucumber Salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese in a serving bowl.

Greek Cucumber Salad

A refreshing Greek Cucumber Salad that is simple to prepare, packed with vibrant flavors, and perfect for hot days or casual meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 large Cucumbers English cucumbers are preferred.
  • 1 cup Cherry or grape tomatoes Chopped or halved.
  • 1/2 medium Red onion Thinly sliced.
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives Pitted.
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese Crumbled, preferably block feta.
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil Use a decent quality for better flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar Or lemon juice as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano The signature flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Optional, to adjust tanginess.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the cucumbers into half moons or thick chunks. Halve or chop the tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Remove pits from olives if needed.
Mixing
  1. In a small bowl or at the bottom of the salad bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Adjust with honey if desired.
Tossing
  1. Add the prepared cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and olives to the bowl. Toss well. Then gently fold in the feta.
  2. Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

Notes

For added flavor, soak red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness. Serve immediately for crunch or prepare ahead of time, storing feta separately.