Mediterranean Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Feta

Mediterranean Cucumber and Tomato Salad in a white bowl with fork and blue linen in background.

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Mediterranean Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Feta

Mediterranean Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Feta is a quick 15-minute, one-bowl, family-friendly salad that’s bright, fresh, and full of Mediterranean flavor. Made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy feta, and red onion tossed in a simple olive oil, lemon, and oregano dressing, it’s perfect for easy lunches or summer meals.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Servings:

Calories: 267kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Sharp chef’s knife
Cutting board
Medium mixing bowl
Whisk or fork
Salad tongs or large spoon

Ingredients

2 English cucumbers *see note for salting option cut into 2–3 inch pieces and quartered lengthwise into batons
6 Campari tomatoes, quartered or about 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ small onion, thinly sliced use red onion for bite, or sweet/white onion for mild flavor
6 ounce block feta cheese cut into rustic ¾-inch cubes
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, finely minced or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano plus more to taste
kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, dill, salt, and pepper directly to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk with a fork until well combined.
Add cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and feta to the same bowl with the dressing. Toss gently with salad tongs until everything is evenly coated.
Finish with a pinch of extra oregano or cracked black pepper if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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Notes

Note If your cucumbers seem watery, sprinkle the batons lightly with salt and let them rest for 10 minutes. Blot dry before using.

Storage Store Mediterranean cucumber and tomato salad in an airtight container for 1-2 days.

Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.

Reheat: Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Substitutions

Cucumbers: Substitute with Persian cucumbers for extra crunch or standard cucumbers (peeled/seeded) if that’s what you have.
Tomatoes: Cherry, grape, or Roma have a nice texture.
Feta: Use fresh mozzarella pearls for a milder flavor or omit for a dairy-free alternative.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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