Cucumber Feta Salad with Lemon Greek Vinaigrette
A refreshing salad combining crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, and vibrant herbs in a tangy lemon vinaigrette, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber and place the slices in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Combine the thinly sliced red onion and chopped parsley with the cucumber.
- Dress the salad with the lemon Greek vinaigrette and gently toss to coat.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese and give it a final light toss.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
Notes
Best served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Add fresh vinaigrette and feta just before serving for optimal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg