Name: Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber (or 2-3 Persian cumbers) cut into medium chunks, about 1-1/2 cups; 4-5 Mini bell peppers, remove the top and seeds, and cut into medium chunks, about 1-1/2 cups; 3-4 Kumato Tomatoes, cut into medium chunks, about 1-1/2 cups; 1/2 red onion, peeled and sliced into chunks, about 1 cup; 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, minced, (about 1/2 cup); 3 ounces Feta, broken into medium chunks, about 3/4 cup (or to taste); 3 cloves garlic minced, about 1 tablespoon; 2 lemons, remove zest before slicing and juicing, (1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons lemon zest); 1-1/2 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning or 1-1/2 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon honey; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Description

This Greek cucumber tomato feta salad is packed with flavor. Chunks of fresh vegetables in a fresh vinaigrette are quick to make and delicious as well.

Ingredients

Scale

1 English cucumber (or 2–3 Persian cumbers) cut into medium chunks, about 1-1/2 cups
4–5 Mini bell peppers, remove the top and seeds, and cut into medium chunks, about 1–1/2 cups
3–4 Kumato Tomatoes, cut into medium chunks, about 1–1/2 cups
1/2 red onion, peeled and sliced into chunks, about 1 cup
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, minced, (about 1/2 cup)
3 ounces Feta, broken into medium chunks, about 3/4 cup (or to taste)

Simple Greek Vinaigrette

3 cloves garlic minced, about 1 tablespoon
2 lemons, remove zest before slicing and juicing, (1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons lemon zest)
1–1/2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Greek seasoning or 1–1/2 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Make the simple Greek Vinaigrette in a small bowl add the zest and juice of 2 lemons, minced garlic, white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and Greek Seasoning. Whisk in the honey, then slowly add the olive oil whisking constantly until the dressing emulsifies, add the salt and pepper and set aside.
În a large salad bowl, add the chopped cucumber, pepper, tomato, red onion, and parsley.
Gently stir to combine. Drizzle in the vinaigrette and sprinkle the feta chunks on top. Carefully mix the feta into the salad and serve immediately or refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

You can peel or leave the skin on the cucumbers, according to your preference.

Substitute mixed cherry tomatoes cut in half for the Kumato tomatoes. Or you can use heirloom tomatoes, campri tomatoes, or even tomatoes on the vine.

This salad stores well for up to 3 days.

Customize this salad with 1 cup Kalamata olives or 1/2 cup capers.

Add additional fresh herbs like 2 tablespoons minced dill and/or 2 tablespoons minced mint.