Easy Greek Cucumber Salad
This easy Greek cucumber salad combines crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and Kalamata olives in a zesty homemade dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 227kcal
Ingredients
For The Salad
- 1 head lettuce washed and chopped
- 2 large cucumbers sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (or 2-3 medium tomatoes, chopped)
- ½ large red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives pitted
- ½ cup Feta cheese crumbled
For The Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or red wine vinegar)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt + black pepper to taste
Instructions
- COMBINE: Place chopped lettuce, sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese in a large mixing bowl.1 head lettuce, 2 large cucumbers, 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved, ½ large red onion, ½ cup Kalamata olives, ½ cup Feta cheese
- MAKE DRESSING: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt + black pepper to taste
- TOSS: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- CHILL: Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- SERVE: Before serving, give the salad a quick toss to redistribute the dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
- For crispier cucumbers, salt them in a colander for 30 minutes, then rinse and pat dry before assembling.
- English or Persian cucumbers work best as they have fewer seeds and thinner skin.
- Add a bell pepper or avocado for extra color and nutrition.
- Fresh herbs like dill, mint, or parsley make excellent additions.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1217IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg
