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Fresh Mediterranean Salad Recipe with Creamy Feta and Crisp Veggies

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A vibrant and easy Mediterranean salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta, and a bright lemon-oregano dressing. Perfect for quick lunches, potlucks, or light dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 English or Persian cucumber, thinly sliced (about ¼-inch or 6 mm thick)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • ½ cup creamy feta cheese, crumbled fresh
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse cucumbers and cherry tomatoes thoroughly. Slice cucumbers thinly (about ¼-inch thick). Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Soak onion slices in cold water for 5 minutes if a milder flavor is desired, then drain well.
  2. Pit and halve the Kalamata olives. Chop fresh parsley finely (about 2 tablespoons).
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, juice of one lemon (about 2 tablespoons), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and parsley. Pour the dressing over and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Crumble about ½ cup of creamy feta cheese over the top. Toss gently once or leave layered on top for presentation.
  6. Taste the salad and add more salt or lemon juice if desired, keeping in mind feta adds saltiness.
  7. Serve immediately to keep veggies crisp, or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving to avoid sogginess.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for best flavor. Soak red onion slices in cold water to reduce sharpness. Slice cucumbers and onions uniformly for best texture. Toss salad just before serving to keep veggies crisp. For dairy-free option, substitute feta with plant-based alternatives or add toasted pine nuts for crunch.

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Keywords: Mediterranean salad, fresh salad, feta cheese, cucumber salad, cherry tomatoes, healthy salad, easy salad recipe, lemon oregano dressing

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