Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese
Fresh, vibrant, and irresistibly flavorful, this Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese is a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired side dish that's perfect for any occasion! Featuring crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion, this easy salad is elevated with creamy crumbled feta and a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fragrant dried oregano. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this no-cook recipe is ideal for summer barbecues, quick lunches, or light dinners. Garnished with freshly chopped parsley, this healthy salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or straight from the bowl for an irresistible burst of flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and fresh parsley.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
Finely slice half a medium red onion into thin strips.
Chop the fresh parsley into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, mix together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or black pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 462 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 357 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
