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Cucumber Feta Salad with Lemon Greek Vinaigrette

Cucumber Feta Salad with Lemon Greek Vinaigrette Bliss

A refreshing Cucumber Feta Salad with Lemon Greek Vinaigrette, perfect for warm weather and gluten-free enjoyment.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 medium Persian Cucumbers Use seedless varieties for best texture
  • 1 small Red Onion Use less or omit if strong flavors are undesirable
  • 8 oz Feta Cheese Crumble by hand for better integration
  • 1/4 cup Dill (Fresh) Substitute with dried dill if fresh isn’t available
  • 1/4 cup Parsley (Fresh) Can swap for mint for a different flavor
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (Optional) Use halved for a juicy bite
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives (Optional) Substitute black olives if needed
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Choose a high-quality Greek oil if possible
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Consider Italian seasoning if out of oregano
  • Salt & Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Salad tongs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Slice the Persian cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons, about ¼ inch thick.
  2. Thinly slice the red onion.
  3. Place sliced cucumbers and red onions into a large mixing bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil.
  5. Add dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
  6. Add sliced cucumbers and red onions to a bowl with crumbled feta, dill, and parsley.
  7. If using, toss in cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives.
  8. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and mix gently.
  9. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  10. Serve as a side dish or light lunch, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, prepare the vinaigrette in advance but combine the salad ingredients just before serving.

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