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Cucumber, Tomato, and Feta Salad

Cucumber, Tomato, and Feta Salad

This salad is a refreshing blend of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese tossed in a light Mediterranean dressing.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chopped English cucumber
  • 1 ½ cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • ½ small red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small whisk or fork

Method
 

  1. Chop the English cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and place them into the large mixing bowl.
  2. Halve the cherry or grape tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
  3. Thinly slice the red onion and add the slices to the rest of the vegetables.
  4. Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar or lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Pour the prepared dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss them gently until they are evenly coated.
  6. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad mixture.
  7. Toss the salad one more time very gently to incorporate the feta without breaking the cheese into small pieces.
  8. Garnish the salad with fresh parsley or basil if you are using herbs for extra flavor.
  9. Serve the salad immediately or place it in the refrigerator to chill for fifteen to twenty minutes before eating.

Notes

Use vine-ripened tomatoes and English cucumbers for the best texture and the sweetest flavor profile in this dish.
To make the red onion flavor milder, soak the slices in cold water for ten minutes before adding them to the salad bowl.
Always use block feta and crumble it by hand yourself to get a much better texture than pre-crumbled varieties.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh on the day it is made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days.
If you are preparing this for a gathering, keep the vegetables and the dressing in separate containers and combine them just before serving.