Description
A refreshing and simple salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, salty feta, and a zesty lemon olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 English cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into half moons about 1/4 inch thick.
- Lightly salt the cucumbers and let them sit while you chop the remaining ingredients.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
- Roughly chop the olives and herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and olives. Pour on the dressing and toss gently.
- Crumble in the feta cheese and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Toss lightly and taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge and keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg