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Refreshing Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

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A quick and easy summer side salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and salty feta cheese tossed in a zesty dressing. Perfect for light meals, potlucks, or outdoor dining.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled if desired and sliced into half-moons
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 4 ounces (about 115 grams) crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse cucumbers and tomatoes under cold water. Peel cucumbers if desired. Slice cucumbers into ¼ inch thick half-moons. Dice tomatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces. Thinly slice red onion into half-moons. (Optional: soak onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness, then drain.)
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper until emulsified and slightly thickened. Taste and adjust acidity if needed.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions. Pour dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly without bruising.
  4. Crumble feta cheese evenly over the salad and sprinkle with chopped parsley or dill. Gently fold cheese and herbs into the salad, keeping feta in chunky pieces.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Let the salad sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Do not overdress the salad to avoid overpowering fresh flavors. Use firm, crumbly feta for best texture. Prepare vegetables and dressing separately if making ahead to keep salad fresh and crisp. Let salad rest 5-10 minutes before serving for flavors to meld. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 2 days; drain excess liquid before serving.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, feta cheese, summer salad, easy salad, healthy side dish, Mediterranean salad

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