Description
A light and refreshing Greek cucumber and tomato salad featuring fresh vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano. Perfect as a side dish or a healthy snack, this salad comes together quickly with no cooking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 English cucumber, cut into small cubes
- 8 oz feta cheese, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, cube the feta cheese, and finely chop the parsley and garlic cloves so all components are ready to combine.
- Combine Salad Components: In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed cucumber, halved tomatoes, cubed feta cheese, and freshly chopped parsley.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad mixture, then add the finely minced garlic. Sprinkle the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper evenly on top.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss the salad ingredients together until everything is well coated with the dressing. Serve immediately for best freshness, or store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh tomatoes for the best flavor impact.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on your preference.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days but is most flavorful when fresh.
- Optional: add sliced red onions or Kalamata olives for extra authenticity.
- Use a sharp knife for clean cuts of cucumber and feta to maintain texture.
