Description
This Easy Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad features crisp, paper-thin cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese tossed together with a bright lemon vinaigrette. It’s the perfect fresh, herbaceous side dish that comes together in just 15 minutes with minimal prep work.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced, a mandoline slicer works best for paper-thin slices
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 white onion, thinly sliced
- 100 g feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper, to taste
- chili flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the Cucumbers: Start by thinly slicing the Persian cucumbers, ideally using a mandoline slicer for paper-thin, delicate slices that will absorb the dressing beautifully.
- Dice the Tomatoes: Cut your medium tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, removing excess seeds if desired to prevent a watery salad.
- Slice the Onion: Thinly slice the white onion, keeping the slices as uniform as possible for even flavor distribution throughout the salad.
- Chop the Parsley: Finely chop the fresh parsley just before adding it to the bowl to preserve its bright, herbaceous flavor.
- Combine Vegetables: Place the cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and parsley into a large salad bowl.
- Season and Dress: Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes over the vegetables, then drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
- Toss Gently: Using tongs or clean hands, gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated and well mixed, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Top with Feta: Crumble the feta cheese over the top as the final touch and let it sit beautifully on top for a stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes