Best Greek Cucumber Salad with Feta

Best Greek Cucumber Salad with Feta

Ingredients:

2 large cucumbers (English or Persian), thinly sliced or halved into half-moons

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

½ small red onion, thinly sliced

½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled (block feta is best)

2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional but recommended)

For the Dressing:

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp red wine vinegar (or fresh lemon juice)

1 small garlic clove, finely minced

½ tsp dried oregan

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Prep the veggies: Slice cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and olives. Add them to a lrge bowl.

Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Add feta & herbs: Crumble the feta over the top and sprinkle with fresh dill.

Chill (optional): Let it sit in the fridge for 15–30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Tips:

Block feta has better texture and flavor than pre-crumbled.

If using regular cucumbers, peel and deseed them first.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice right before serving for extra zing