This cucumber tomato feta salad is like a Greek salad. It’s simple to make, full of fresh flavors, and great as a side dish or as a first dish. The crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes go well with the salty feta cheese, making it refreshing and satisfying. It’s also a delicious accompaniment to grilled chicken kebabs.
Add-ins and substitutions
Here are some ideas how you can customize salad to your preferences:
- Cheese swap: Don’t have feta? Substitute with queso fresco, mozzarella, burrata, farmer’s cheese, or goat cheese.
- Protein power: Add cubed chicken, turkey, salami, ham, or steak.
- Dressing diversity: Try different oils like avocado or olive, or add honey-mustard dressing.
- Leftover cooked quinoa or chopped nuts can be added for extra protein and texture.
Recipe tips
- Uniform chop: Chop or julienne all vegetables to a similar size for balanced bites.
- Tomato timing: Add tomatoes last and mix gently to avoid a soggy salad.
- Dressing last: Hold off on oil, feta, salt, and pepper until serving to prevent the vegetables from releasing water.
- For a vibrant presentation, choose colorful cherry tomatoes or a mix of red and yellow tomatoes.
Storing and freezing
Storing: store the salad without dressing in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Add dressing just before serving.
Freezing: not recommended as thawed vegetables become mushy. Enjoy this salad fresh for the best experience.
Cucumber tomato feta salad
Introducing a classic cucumber tomato feta salad, bursting with fresh flavors and perfect for any meal with customizable add-ins and serving options.
Ingredients
- ½ red bell pepper
- ½ yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium sized cucumber
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 70 g feta cheese
- Half of red onion
- Fresh dill
- A bit of walnut oil
- A bit of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: dice the bell pepper into 1.5-2 cm cubes, slice the cucumber horizontally into 2-3 mm slices, then halve them. Halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the onion in half before cutting it lengthwise. Combine the prepared vegetables in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Wash the dill and chop it finely. Add it to the bowl of vegetables, drizzle with walnut oil, sprinkle with salt, and mix well.
- Dice the feta into 1 cm cubes and add it to the salad.
Nutrition table of cucumber tomato feta salad
Nutrition Facts | |
Amount per serving | 100 g |
Calories | 64 Kcal |
Energy value | 267 kJ |
Fat | 4 g |
Saturated Fat | 2 g |
Carbs | 4 g |
Sugar | 3 g |
Protein | 3 g |
Salt | 0 g |