Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad🥗 Side

Name: Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber, diced; 3 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 8 oz block of feta, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, diced; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground pepper

This Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad is refreshing and a great side dish to chicken, fish, or steak.

By Jason Miller, Weeknight Cook & Household Coordinator

Prep: 15 minServes: 6

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This vibrant salad brings together the classic Mediterranean trio of cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta in a way that's both effortless and deeply satisfying. The combination of crisp vegetables, briny cheese, and herb-flecked dressing creates layers of texture and flavor that make it far more interesting than your average side salad. It's the kind of dish that shines at summer barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners when you want something light yet substantial alongside grilled proteins.

The key to success here is cutting your feta into cubes rather than crumbling it. Those chunky pieces hold their shape beautifully and give you satisfying bites of creamy, salty cheese throughout. When preparing the vegetables, aim for uniform dice so every forkful delivers balanced flavor. The salad tastes best when served within a few hours of tossing, as the salt in the dressing will draw moisture from the cucumbers and tomatoes over time—delicious when fresh, but potentially watery if left overnight.

For a heartier version, toss in cooked chickpeas or white beans, or add kalamata olives for extra Mediterranean flair. You can also transform this into a grain bowl by serving it over quinoa or orzo. If you're taking this to a gathering, consider packing the dressing separately and tossing everything together just before serving to keep the vegetables at their crispest.

Ingredients

1 English cucumber, diced
3 cups grape tomatoes, halved
8 oz block of feta, diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper

Nutrition (Per 6 servings)*

180

Calories

Protein

Carbs

15g

Fat

Fiber

450mg

Sodium

* AI-estimated values only — not a substitute for professional nutrition labeling.

Instructions

In a large bowl, add the cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat. Best served the same day.