Heart-Healthy Cucumber Salad with Feta
Fresh, flavorful, and irresistibly simple, our Heart-Healthy Cucumber Salad with Feta is the perfect dish for those seeking a delicious yet nutritious option. Packed with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and the tangy bite of red onion, this vibrant salad is elevated with crumbled feta cheese and a zesty dressing made from lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and fragrant dried oregano. Topped with fresh parsley for a pop of color and aroma, this quick-to-prepare, no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal side dish or light main course that's both refreshing and heart-conscious. Whether served immediately or chilled for enhanced flavor, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is a healthy crowd-pleaser you’ll find yourself making on repeat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers, then slice them into thin rounds. If preferred, peeling is optional.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to a large mixing bowl along with the sliced cucumbers.
Finely slice the half red onion and add it to the bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley and combine it with the other vegetables in the bowl.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure an even coat.
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.
Gently mix the salad again until the feta is well distributed.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for a more chilled salad experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.5 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2069 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 17.4 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 535 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1556 mg | 33% | |
*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.
