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Cucumber Tomato Salad with Feta Recipe

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A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber Tomato Salad with Feta cheese, tossed in a tangy red wine vinegar dressing with fresh herbs. This quick and easy salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta for a perfect light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

For the Dressing and Onions

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (or honey)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup red onion (quartered and thinly sliced, about 1 small onion)

For the Salad

  • 2 medium cucumbers
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 4 oz. feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, or substitute dill, chives, or cilantro)
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dressing and Onions: In a small bowl, combine red wine vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper. Add the thinly sliced red onions and stir well to coat. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes, stirring once or twice to ensure the onions absorb the flavors.
  2. Prepare the Cucumbers: While onions marinate, trim the ends off the cucumbers, slice them in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Discard the seeds and slice the cucumber halves thinly, about 1/4 inch thick. Add the sliced cucumbers to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add Tomatoes: Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
  4. Add Feta Cheese: Crumble the feta cheese using a fork if it is not pre-crumbled, then add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
  5. Mix Dressing: Drizzle the olive oil into the small bowl with the marinated onions, add the chopped fresh parsley or other chosen herbs, and whisk together until well combined.
  6. Toss Salad: Pour the dressing and onion mixture into the large bowl containing cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta. Toss everything gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately for the freshest taste and texture.

Notes

  • For a different flavor, substitute parsley with dill, chives, or cilantro.
  • You can peel the cucumbers if preferred, though leaving the skin adds texture and nutrients.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.
  • Adjust sugar quantity based on sweetness desired or use honey as a natural alternative.
  • Ensure the feta is well crumbled for better distribution throughout the salad.

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