Description
This refreshing Greek Cucumber Salad combines crisp mini cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, vibrant red bell pepper, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a tangy homemade dressing featuring red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack, this salad is quick to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 5 mini cucumbers, halved
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- ¾ cup Kalamata olives
- 4 oz diced feta cheese
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the halved cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, chopped red bell pepper, Kalamata olives, diced feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion until evenly mixed. Set this mixture aside while you prepare the dressing.
- Make the Dressing: In a mason jar or small container with a lid, add the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until the dressing is well emulsified and combined.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour about two-thirds of the dressing over the cucumber mixture. Stir gently to coat all the ingredients thoroughly. Taste and add the remaining dressing if desired. Serve the salad immediately for the freshest flavor or refrigerate it covered for up to 8 hours, stirring again before serving.
Notes
- For extra freshness, prepare the salad just before serving to maintain the crispness of the cucumbers and bell peppers.
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours; beyond that, vegetables may lose their crunch.
- Feel free to add fresh herbs like dill or parsley for additional flavor variations.
- Kalamata olives can be substituted with green olives if desired, but keep the briny profile.
- Adjust the garlic quantity based on your preference for a milder or stronger garlic taste.
