Cucumber Tomato Salad with Feta
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 258 kcal
This cucumber tomato salad recipe is so fresh and simple. It’s filled with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta, and tossed in a lemon olive oil dressing. It’s the perfect healthy summer salad for every occasion!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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For the Salad 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved 1 English cucumber quartered and sliced 8 ounces feta cheese cubed 1 red onion halved and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro For the Dressing 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon) ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
In a large bowl, mix together all the salad ingredients
1 pint cherry tomatoes, 1 English cucumber, 8 ounces feta cheese, 1 red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients to make the dressing
2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
When ready to serve, Pour dressing over salad and gently toss until combined. Adjust seasonings to taste
Can add chili flakes to make it more spicy.
Cilantro can be substituted for your favorite fresh herbs.
If you prefer, use mozzarella or halloumi instead of feta.
Add in some (cooked and cooled) quinoa to make this cucumber tomato salad a little heartier!
Add dressing only when ready to serve; otherwise, the tomatoes and cucumbers will get too juicy and soft from the salt in the dressing.
Storage: Store cucumber tomato salad with feta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Calories: 258 kcal | Carbohydrates: 13 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 19 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g | Cholesterol: 50 mg | Sodium: 808 mg | Potassium: 456 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 912 IU | Vitamin C: 34 mg | Calcium: 313 mg | Iron: 2 mg