Description
A vibrant, lightning-fast summer salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, salty feta, and a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Ready in just 10 minutes, this refreshing dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers (about 600g), sliced into half-moons
- 1 pound (450g) ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges or chunks
- 6 ounces (170g) block feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 small red onion (about 100g), thinly sliced
- ½ cup (15g) fresh mint or dill, chopped finely
- ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and tomatoes. Slice cucumbers into ¼-inch half-moons and tomatoes into bite-sized wedges or chunks. Thinly slice the red onion.
- If concerned about onion bite, soak sliced onions in ice water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- In a small jar or bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk vigorously until emulsified and creamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, add cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion. Pour half the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped herbs. Toss again gently to coat, being careful not to crush the tomatoes.
- Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or honey if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
[‘Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and thinner skin; if using regular cucumbers, peel and seed them.’, ‘Salt the cucumbers and let them sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry, to prevent a watery salad.’, ‘Use room temperature tomatoes for better flavor.’, ‘Add feta last to maintain texture.’, ‘Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Drain any excess liquid before serving.’, ‘Do not reheat; serve cold or at room temperature.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
Keywords: cucumber tomato feta salad, easy side dish, 10 minute salad, summer salad, healthy salad, meal prep, vegetarian, gluten-free, red wine vinaigrette