Cucumber Feta Salad with Lemon Greek Vinaigrette
A refreshing salad with crunchy cucumber, creamy feta, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette that brightens up any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber by washing and thinly slicing it, then place the slices in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Add the thinly sliced red onion and chopped parsley to the cucumber.
- Dress the salad by pouring the lemon Greek vinaigrette over the vegetables and gently tossing to coat.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad and give it a final light toss.
- Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg