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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad with Zesty Lemon Dressing

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This Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad with Lemon Dressing is a refreshing burst of Mediterranean flavors. It’s a perfect dish for any occasion, combining crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy feta in a bright lemon dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 English or Persian cucumbers
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 8 oz Greek feta cheese
  • 1/4 to 1/2 red onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 to 1 fresh lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: bell peppers
  • Optional: Kalamata olives
  • Optional: chickpeas
  • Optional: cooked quinoa
  • Optional: pine nuts
  • Optional: fresh dill
  • Optional: fresh oregano
  • Optional: red wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare Your Vegetables. Wash all produce thoroughly. Dice cucumbers into roughly ½-inch pieces, halving cherry or grape tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion. Roughly chop parsley and mint.
  2. Step 2: Whisk Up the Lemon Dressing. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until emulsified and adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Step 3: Combine the Salad Components. In a large mixing bowl, add diced cucumbers, halved or diced tomatoes, and sliced red onion. Crumble feta cheese over the vegetables and scatter chopped herbs on top.
  4. Step 4: Dress and Gently Toss. Pour the lemon dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine without mashing the ingredients.
  5. Step 5: Taste and Adjust. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  6. Step 6: Serve Immediately (or Let Mingle Briefly!). Serve the salad right away or let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

Keywords: Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor. If the salad sits for too long, it may become watery; consider adding the dressing just before serving.

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