🥒🍅 Greek Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

A fresh, vibrant Greek Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, herbs, and a simple lemon-oregano dressing. This refreshing Mediterranean salad is quick to prepare, naturally low-carb, and perfect as a side dish or light meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 20 minutes (optional)
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4–6

🛒 Ingredients

Salad

• 2 large cucumbers, chopped
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ½ cup Kalamata olives
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional)

Lemon Herb Dressing

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Vegetables

1. Wash and chop cucumbers and tomatoes.
2. Thinly slice the red onion.
3. Chop the bell pepper and herbs.

2. Make the Dressing

Whisk together:

• Olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Red wine vinegar
• Oregano
• Garlic
• Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper

3. Assemble the Salad

1. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and olives to a large bowl.
2. Pour dressing over vegetables.
3. Toss gently.
4. Add feta cheese and herbs.
5. Mix lightly to avoid breaking up the feta too much.

4. Chill & Serve

• Refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
• Drizzle with extra olive oil and sprinkle with oregano before serving.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Perfect with:

• Grilled chicken souvlaki
• Salmon
• Shrimp
• Lamb kebabs
• Gyros
• Pita bread
• Hummus
• Tzatziki

🥣 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbohydrates: 9 g
• Fat: 18 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Net Carbs: 6 g

💡 Tips

✅ Use ripe tomatoes for the sweetest flavor.
✅ English cucumbers work well because they have fewer seeds.
✅ Add feta last and toss gently to keep creamy chunks intact.
✅ For a meal-sized salad, add grilled chicken, chickpeas, or tuna.
✅ Leftovers keep best for 1–2 days—the vegetables release water over time.

🌿 Flavor Upgrade: Add a pinch of sumac or a few fresh mint leaves for an extra Mediterranean touch.