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Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

Modified: Jul 31, 2024 · Published: Aug 15, 2023 by Famidha Ashraf · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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A salad that's basically a summer celebration in a bowl – the Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad! Imagine juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese and fresh herbs coming together in a bowl of pure summer joy!

Cucumber Tomato Feta cheese Salad served in a platter.

You know those days when it is really hot and humid...all you want is something light and refreshing to eat. This cucumber feta salad helps you with just that. This recipe is different from my spicy cucumber salad and because of the simple ingredients, you can have it on its own as a light meal or serve alongside your lunch or dinner.

Let's take a look at the list of ingredients that make this salad so good.

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  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • How to avoid a bitter cucumber?
  • Variations
  • Storage
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Ingredients

You only need a few fresh ingredients to make this simple and easy tomato-cucumber feta salad. I usually use garden or Persian cucumbers, but I only had this pack of snack cucumbers in my kitchen for this picture. Not bad, but I still prefer the others.

Ingredients for the summer feta salad in a platter.
  • Cucumbers: You can use any kind of cucumbers that are not too seedy like English, Persian, or Garden varieties. Depending on the variety, you may or may not choose to peel the skin.
  • Tomatoes: Again, any fresh garden tomatoes would be great. Here I have used a mix of cherry and grape tomatoes. These tend not to become too soggy too soon.
  • Red onion: We Indians love red onions, which pair great with feta cheese. You can skip this and still make the salad yum.
  • Feta cheese: For ease, you can buy tiny cubed or crumbled feta cheese. I had this big block of feta cheese because we cannot get enough Baked feta pasta! You can use goat cheese as the closest substitute.
  • Fresh herbs: I have used parsley and mint but the salad will be great with just cilantro or dill too.
  • Green chillies: Again, an optional ingredient. I only added one for the kick of spice.
  • Extra virgin olive oil: For the best taste I recommend extra virgin. You can use avocado oil instead.
  • White Vinegar: As it is a summer salad, lemons are abundant but I must say a good white vinegar works great. You can use fresh lemon juice too.
  • salt and pepper: As feta cheese is already salty, try not to add too much salt.

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

How to make cucumber tomato feta salad?

Try and use a serrated pairing knife to halve the cherry tomatoes. It is the best way to chop tomatoes without making a mess. Now, let's look at the instructions...

A platter with chopped veggies for the cucummber tomato salad.

Cut the grape or cherry tomatoes into halves. Dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and the red onions into fine dice. Chop the fresh herbs and add them to a large mixing bowl or like me to the serving platter itself (lazy me).

A shallow bowl of Cucumber tomato salad with dressing poured all over.

Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the salad. Add a tablespoon of vinegar, either lemon juice for a zesty kick or balsamic for a slightly sweeter note. Season the salad with a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper.

Salad ingredients mixed

Remember, feta can be salty, so go easy on the salt at first. Gently toss all the ingredients together. Take a quick taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Salad served.

Gently stir in the crumbled feta cheese over the veggies. You can adjust the amount according to your taste. Don't over-mix after adding feta. Serve immediately and refrigerate any leftovers cling-wrapped.

I enjoyed this recipe portion for three days as my delightful solo light lunches.

How to avoid a bitter cucumber?

Thanks to Shoba, my 20s roommate who taught me how to eat a cucumber. I am guessing it happens only with a certain variety like the one we get in India. So she used to slice the ends and use it to rub the ends until foamy.

When you rub the sliced end on the cucumber, you'll notice a white, foamy substance. This contains an organic compound responsible for the bitterness. Rub until the foam stops forming on both ends of the cucumber. Wash, slice and eat!

cucumber feta salad with grape tomatoes

Variations

There are endless ways to make this tomato salad and I am sure you may already have some great ideas! Here are mine:

  • Add sliced kalamata olives and red bell peppers for a Greek salad with a Mediterranean flair.
  • Add a diced avocado and sweet corn for a creamy and crunchy texture.
  • Combine diced watermelon or strawberries for a sweet and savoury balance.
  • Mix in cooked quinoa, chickpea, bulgur or couscous for added heartiness.
  • Sprinkle toasted and chopped walnuts for a satisfying crunch.
  • Toss in some diced jalapenos or chilli flakes for a fiery kick.
  • Add a minced garlic for a different flavour.

These variations are just the starting point. Get creative and let your culinary imagination explore new flavours and combinations for your Cucumber Tomato Salad.

Storage

I stored the salad bowl covered with cling film and refrigerated it. While this tomato feta salad stays fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days, it might get slightly soggy towards the end due to the salt drawing out veggie liquids. To tackle this, I stirred in a few teaspoons of fine bulgur to absorb the excess moisture. Avoid using any bulgur for a gluten-free version.

Top tip

If planning to serve for guests, mix the veggies and hold off adding feta cheese and dressing until the time of serving. This way the salad will look fresh and crisp.

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    Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad
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    Cucumber Dosa
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Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

A salad that's a summer celebration in a bowl. Imagine juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese and fresh herbs coming together in a bowl of pure summer joy!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 221.41kcal
Author: Famidha Ashraf
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Ingredients
 

  • 200 grams cherry tomatoes, or grape tomatoes (approx. 2 cups)
  • 3 to 5 cucumber, see notes
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 sprig fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
  • 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar, see notes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Wash the veggies thoroughly under running water and wipe out excess water. Cut the grape or cherry tomatoes into halves. Dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and the red onions into fine dice. Chop the fresh herbs finely. Add them to a large mixing bowl.
    200 grams cherry tomatoes
    3 to 5 cucumber
    1 small red onion
    1 sprig fresh mint leaves
    2 sprig fresh parsley
  • Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil, white vinegar, a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper. Remember, feta can be salty, so go easy on the salt at first.
    2 tablespoon olive oil
    1 tablespoon white vinegar
    Salt and pepper to taste
  • Gently toss all the ingredients together. Take a quick taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
    100 grams feta cheese
  • Gently crumble the feta cheese over the veggies. You can adjust the amount according to your taste. Don't over-mix after adding feta.
  • Serve immediately and refrigerate any leftovers cling-wrapped for not more than 3 to 5 days.

Notes

Cucumber: Use Persian, English or Snack varieties and adjust the quantity as per the size.  
Vinegar: You can use lemon juice for a zesty kick or balsamic for a slightly sweeter note.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 221.41kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.15g | Protein: 6.9g | Fat: 17.05g
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
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  1. Famidha Ashraf says

    July 31, 2024 at 4:39 am

    5 stars
    A summer must-make salad that we love to binge.

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