Minted Feta Tomato and Cucumber Greek Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Minted Feta Tomato and Cucumber Greek Salad brings a modern twist to a classic favorite. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese come together in a vibrant medley that's elevated by the aromatic addition of fresh mint leaves. Tossed in a simple yet flavorful dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano, this no-cook salad is ready in just 15 minutes and makes the perfect side dish or light lunch. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this easy Greek salad recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious—a must-try for lovers of fresh, wholesome, and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the cherry tomatoes, then slice them in half.
Peel the cucumber if desired, and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons depending on size preference.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-rings.
Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables in the bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped mint leaves on top and give the salad a final gentle mix.
Adjust seasoning to taste, and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.0 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.1 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3399 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 773 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1589 mg | 34% | |
*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.
