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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad Recipe with Easy Oregano Vinaigrette

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A quick, refreshing salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese tossed in a bright, herby oregano vinaigrette. Perfect for summer gatherings or a light side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced (English cucumbers preferred)
  • 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped (vine-ripened or heirloom)
  • 4 ounces (115g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Fresh oregano leaves, roughly chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the Vegetables (10 minutes): Peel cucumbers if desired and slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds or half-moons. Chop tomatoes into bite-sized chunks. Thinly slice red onion if using; soak in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow flavor.
  2. Make the Oregano Vinaigrette (5 minutes): In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, and chopped oregano. Whisk or shake until emulsified and slightly thickened. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Toss the Salad (3 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion slices, and crumbled feta. Pour vinaigrette over and toss gently to coat evenly.
  4. Let it Rest (Optional, 10 minutes): Allow salad to sit at room temperature to let flavors meld and oregano aroma bloom.
  5. Final Touches: Sprinkle extra fresh oregano leaves on top before serving.

Notes

Use English or Persian cucumbers to reduce bitterness and watery runoff. Dry vegetables well before dressing to avoid dilution. Start with less vinaigrette and add more as needed to avoid overdressing. Fresh oregano is preferred over dried for brighter flavor. Letting the salad rest enhances flavor melding. Crumble feta by hand for best texture. Soaking red onion slices in cold water softens their bite.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, feta salad, oregano vinaigrette, summer salad, easy salad recipe, vegetarian salad, gluten-free salad

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