Description
A light, vibrant salad that encapsulates the flavors of the Mediterranean with fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: Wash cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Dice cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Crumble the feta cheese by hand or with a fork for desired chunkiness.
- Mix it up: In a large bowl, combine tomatoes and cucumbers. Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, then toss gently.
- Garnish and serve: Add fresh herbs for extra color and flavor.
Notes
For extra flavor, season cucumbers with a bit of salt before mixing. This salad can be made ahead of time; just add feta and dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Greek salad, cucumber salad, Mediterranean recipes, summer salad, fresh salad