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    Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad Recipe

    Published: Jul 10, 2019 · Modified: Aug 3, 2021 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    This cucumber tomato feta salad is easy, simple and so delicious. It's made with just a few ingredients and is one of our favorite summer salad recipes. 

    This cucumber tomato feta salad is easy, simple and so delicious. It's made with just a few ingredients and is one of our favorite summer salad recipes. 

    One can never have enough salad recipes, right? I love using fresh and seasonal ingredients in my salads and serve them with fresh and bright dressings. Some of our favorite summer salads are fattoush, couscous salad and Turkish tomato salad. This tomato feta salad is a staple in our kitchen because it's packed with flavor in every bite and is perfect for warm summer days. 

    Table Of Contents:
    • What does feta cheese taste like?
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Serving suggestions
    • Variations
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More salad recipes
    • Step-by-Step Recipe

    What does feta cheese taste like?

    Feta cheese is a firm cheese that's common in the Middle East and the Mediterranean regions. It's known as a breakfast cheese but is also used in salads and savory pastries.

    Feta has a bold salty and tangy flavor and is made from sheep or goat's milk. It's easy to crumble feta and you can easily add it to salads such as traditional Greek salad or chickpea salad to give them that pungent flavor that makes them so tasty.

    A bowl of tomato feta salad with fresh mints and salt and lemon.

    Ingredients

    • Cucumbers: I love using Persian or mini cucumber instead of English cucumber because they're crisp, and have thinner skin. 
    • Tomatoes: You can use any kind of tomatoes that you prefer for salads. I usually use Roma tomatoes, but cherry or grape tomatoes work just as fine. 
    • Red onion: A little bit of red onion makes this summer salad so delicious. 
    • Feta cheese: Make sure you're getting a good quality feta as it's going to be the star of the dish. It's best to get a block of feta and crumble it yourself since store-bought crumbled feta is usually dry.
    • Walnuts: You can add walnuts for some extra crunch. 
    • Olives: I love adding pitted olives (green or kalamata) to this feta salad. 
    to make this summer salad you need tomatoes, cucumber, mint, olives, walnuts and feta

    Instructions

    • In a bowl mix the olive oil, lemon juice, dried mint, salt and pepper to make the dressing. Set it aside.
    • Chop the tomatoes, cucumbers and the red onion. Place the vegetables in a large bowl.
    • Add in chopped walnuts and olives.
    • Add in the mint and feta cheese. Add the dressing and stir to combine.
    • Serve immediately or cool in the fridge before serving.
    chop the cucumber, add the tomatoes, onion, olives, walnuts and mint. Add in the feta and mix.

    Serving suggestions

    This homemade tomato cucumber feta salad is ideal for summer and goes so well with any kind of grilled meat such as beef shish kabob, chicken shish kabob or our favorite grilled spatchcock chicken.

    I love serving it with some ground beef stew, garlic chicken, Keftedes (Greek meatballs) or Karniyarik (Turkish stuffed eggplants) as well. Okay, I think we all know what dinner is going to be tonight! 

    This cucumber feta salad is best served fresh.

    Variations

    This salad is so good on its own. However, here are a few suggestion for different variations:

    • Add canned chickpeas or canned white beans.
    • Swap parsley or fresh dill for mint.
    • Add romaine lettuce or cabbage.
    • Use cherry tomatoes instead of roma tomatoes.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What kind of feta should I buy? 

    First of all, always opt for a block of feta and not crumbled feta for two reasons: feta blocks are more inexpensive and feta crumbles can be dry. It's best to crumble feta fresh and right before using it. It's best to buy feta from ethnic Greek or Turkish stores, however, you can find good quality feta at supermarkets, too. 

    Can I make this salad ahead of time?

    Since this feta salad has tomatoes, it's best to make it right or within a few minutes before serving so the tomatoes don't release their juice.

    What other things can I do with feta?

    What I love about feta is that it's so versatile. You can use feta as a breakfast cheese, or as a filling or topping for flatbread or Mediterranean pizza.
    You can also sprinkle feta on your grilled or roasted vegetables. I also love making baked feta with honey and zaatar and serve it with some pita chips.

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    More salad recipes

    • Burrata with Tomatoes and Peach
    • Turkish Smoky Eggplant Salad Recipe
    • Beet Salad Recipe With Feta And Zaatar
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    Step-by-Step Recipe

    Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    This cucumber tomato feta salad is easy, simple ready in 10 minutes! It's made with just a few ingredients and is perfect for any day!
    4.70 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizer, Salad
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 344 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 Persian cucumbers chopped
    • 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
    • ½ red onion sliced
    • 4 oz Feta cheese cubed
    • ½ cup fresh mint chopped
    • ½ cup walnuts chopped
    • ½ cup olives

    Feta Salad Dressing

    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 lemon juice of
    • 2 teaspoon dried mint
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, mix chopped cucumber, tomatoes, and onion.
    • Add in cubes feta, mint and walnuts. Stir to combine.
    • Stir in the olives.
    • Make the dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, dried mint, salt and pepper in a jar.
    • Pour the dressing on the salad right before serving.
    • Stir and taste, add more salt if needed.
    • Serve immediately.

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    Notes

    • Since this salad has feta and olives which are both salty, be aware of the amount of salt you add to the dressing.
    • Leave out the olives if you don't like them in salads. 
    • It's best to get a block of feta and crumble it yourself when making the salad. Store-bought crumbled feta is usually dry. 
    • You can use parsley or dill instead of mint. 
    • Add a can of beans or chickpeas to this salad for more protein.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 8gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 731mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 763IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 201mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Nancy

      January 29, 2022 at 3:48 am

      5 stars
      So fresh and delicious!
      I love your recipes!

      Reply
    2. Choclette

      July 26, 2021 at 8:44 am

      5 stars
      Ooh yes, the perfect summer salad. It sounds so delicious and refreshing. I'm all over the mint at the moment, so this is definitely for me.

      Reply
    3. Jac

      July 26, 2021 at 8:30 am

      5 stars
      Prepared this salad today with vegan feta and it was delicious. I used some mint from our garden as we have so much of it growing at the moment and it really brought the flavours of the salad together 🙂

      Reply
    4. Dannii

      July 26, 2021 at 8:21 am

      5 stars
      What a deliciously refreshing salad. Anything with feta is good with me.

      Reply
    5. Toni

      July 26, 2021 at 7:22 am

      5 stars
      This is packed full of amazing flavors! Will definitely make it again!

      Reply
    6. Stephanie

      July 26, 2021 at 7:09 am

      5 stars
      My husband loves this salad! It's so easy to put together and so refreshing for the summer.

      Reply
    7. Kalee

      November 11, 2019 at 8:37 am

      5 stars
      I love how fresh and delicious this salad is! I'm always a fan of feta cheese too! This is a perfect blend of flavors!

      Reply
    8. Beth

      November 11, 2019 at 8:30 am

      5 stars
      What a fresh and flavorful salad! I'm with you and can never have too many salads in my recipe book!

      Reply

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