Description
This Mediterranean Cucumber and Tomato Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish packed with fresh vegetables and a tangy balsamic marinade. It’s perfect as a light side or a healthy lunch, combining crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese with a flavorful herb dressing.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Cheese
- 2 large cucumbers, diced
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Garnish
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables and Cheese: In a large bowl, add the diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Mix gently to combine the fresh ingredients evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly blended to create a flavorful marinade.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the balsamic dressing over the vegetable and feta mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly without breaking up the cheese or bruising the vegetables.
- Chill and Marinate: Place the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soak up the marinade, enhancing the taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top for a burst of color and fresh herb flavor.
Notes
- For best flavor, chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving to let the marinade fully permeate the vegetables.
- Kalamata olives can be added to this salad for an extra Mediterranean touch and savory depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
