Description
This refreshing cucumber feta salad features crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, and a tangy olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing with a hint of oregano—perfect as a healthy side dish.
Ingredients
- Cucumber (mini or large English cucumber)
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Dried oregano
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Chop cucumber into bite-sized pieces; peel and remove seeds if using a large cucumber.
- Thinly slice red onion.
- Place cucumber and onion in a large salad bowl.
- Crumble feta cheese over the vegetables.
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
To prevent sogginess when storing leftovers, keep dressing separate and toss just before serving. Use fresh, high-quality cucumbers, feta, and olive oil for best flavor. Adjust oregano and vinegar to taste; a squeeze of lemon juice can brighten the salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg