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Fresh Mediterranean Cucumber-Tomato Salad with Feta

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A bright and easy Mediterranean salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, dressed with a tangy lemon-oregano vinaigrette. Perfect for summer sides, picnics, and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled and diced
  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or oregano, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the vegetables: Peel and dice cucumbers into 1/2 inch cubes. Chop tomatoes similarly, removing seeds if desired. Thinly slice red onion. Halve or quarter olives. Chop fresh herbs and set aside.
  2. Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives, and herbs. Pour dressing over the top.
  4. Toss gently: Toss the salad carefully to coat all ingredients with dressing without crushing the tomatoes.
  5. Add feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta over the salad. Fold some in gently and reserve some for garnish.
  6. Chill and serve (optional): Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Drain any excess liquid before serving to keep salad crisp.

Notes

Use firm cucumbers like English cucumbers to avoid sogginess. Choose ripe, vine-ripened tomatoes for best flavor. Toss gently to avoid crushing tomatoes. Refrigerate salad before serving to meld flavors but drain excess liquid to keep crisp. Use block feta and crumble yourself for better texture. Dressing can be whisked just before tossing for better emulsification.

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Keywords: Mediterranean salad, cucumber tomato salad, feta salad, summer side dish, easy salad recipe, healthy salad, picnic salad

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