Description
A crisp, refreshing, and vibrant side dish made with just five ingredients. This 10-minute marinated salad combines English cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and feta cheese with a zesty lemon-oregano dressing for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers (about 600g), sliced into half-moons
- 1.5 pounds ripe tomatoes (about 700g), cut into wedges or chunks
- 8 ounces (225g) block feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup (120ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash the English cucumbers and slice them into half-moons, about ¼-inch thick. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Wash and hull the tomatoes, then cut them into wedges or chunks. Add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, a pinch of salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Cover the bowl and let the salad marinate at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, crumble the block of feta over the top and gently fold it in or leave it on top for pockets of cheese.
- Garnish with extra black pepper or fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
[‘Use English cucumbers for thinner skin and less seeds; if using regular cucumbers, peel and scoop out seeds.’, ‘Block feta is preferred over pre-crumbled for better texture and flavor.’, ‘The salad improves if allowed to marinate for up to 30 minutes.’, ‘Do not reheat; serve cold or at room temperature.’, ‘For a less watery salad, salt the cucumbers 10 minutes before adding tomatoes, then rinse and pat dry.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
Keywords: cucumber salad, feta salad, tomato salad, greek salad, summer salad, vegetarian side dish, gluten-free, low-carb, quick recipes, healthy eating