Tomato Salad with Cucumber and Feta
Elevate your summer dining with this vibrant and refreshing Tomato Salad with Cucumber and Feta. Bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy feta cheese, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is perfectly balanced with the zest of fresh lemon juice, fragrant oregano, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Red onion adds a subtle kick, while fresh parsley brightens every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this quick and healthy dish is perfect for a light lunch, a crowd-pleasing side, or a colorful addition to your picnic spread. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld for an even more irresistible bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 100 g Feta cheese
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cucumber thoroughly under running water.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and cut it into bite-sized chunks. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Thinly slice half of a medium red onion and add it to the bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the vegetables in the bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and toss it into the mix.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until the vegetables and cheese are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to preference.
Serve the salad immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
773 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.3 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2355 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 628 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1554 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.
