This Greek tomato cucumber salad with feta is light and refreshing and can be made in 15 minutes. Packed with healthy ingredients this salad is great as a side dish for any meal or just on its own!
This refreshing Greek tomato cucumber salad is tossed in a light lemony, garlic and fresh herb dressing. Make it in 15 minutes!
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About This Recipe
- This is such an easy recipe to make. All you need to do is chop up the veggies which take no time at all. Mix it with the salad dressing and you are ready to go.
- You can definitely put this together even on your busiest day for a quick healthy dinner.
- This Greek tomato cucumber salad isnāt made with leafy greens which means you can make it several hours in advance and let the flavours develop. Which is great if you are going on a summer picnic or taking to a barbecue.
Ingredient Notes
Cucumbers ā use any variety you like. I used Lebanese cucumbers because, they are small and mild in flavour.
Tomatoes ā you can use big tomatoes or cherry tomatoes.
Capsicum (bell peppers) ā you can use red, green or yellow capsicum.
Chickpeas ā The addition of chickpeas helps to make it a more filing salad. For convenience use canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them well before adding to the salad.
Onions ā I used both red onions and spring onion (green onions) for flavour and texture. However, you can use either or both.
Greek feta cheese ā not only adds a nice texture to the salad it gives it additional flavour because of it milky and salty taste.
Herbs ā If you can use fresh herbs, they taste so much better. I used fresh coriander, mint leaves and parsley because we like these flavours.
However, if you donāt like these herbs replace them with ones that you like.
And you donāt need to use three different varieties of herbs, you can use one or more if you like.
If you canāt get fresh herbs use dried herbs like oregano, parsley or basil, use about Ā¾ teaspoon of each.
You can even use a combination of fresh and dried herbs.
For the dressing ā olive oil, fresh lemon juice, balsamic vinegar with a little salt for flavour and sugar for sweetness.
Fresh garlic ā is used in the salad dressing for flavour. However, if fresh garlic upsets your stomach leave it out or, use 1/4 teaspoon or to taste of garlic powder.
Kitchen Utensils Needed
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Large salad bowl
- Medium jar with a screw top lid
- Grater with a fine mesh or garlic press
How To Make Greek Tomato Cucumber Salad
Salad Dressing
The dressing can be either made directly in the salad bowl before adding the vegetables.
You could also mix all the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar and pour it over the salad at the end.
Preparing The Salad Ingredients
Do you need to peel the cucumbers?
That really depends of the type of cucumber you use. Some varieties of cucumbers will have a slightly bitter taste on the skin and would taste better peeled.
If you are using Telegraph (long cucumbers) or Lebanese cucumbers the skin and be left on.
Do you need to remove the seeds from cucumbers and tomatoes?
If you plan on eating the salad soon after making you donāt need to remove the seeds.
If you plan on making the salad several hours in advance, I would remove the seeds.
This is because, the seeds and their pulp contain a lot of moisture and when left to stand for several hours the salad will become very watery.
Removing the seeds is not going to entirely eliminate the liquid build up in the salad but it will reduce it significantly.
How to remove seeds from cucumbers and cut for the salad
To remove the seeds from cucumbers, cut them in half lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to scrape or scoop out the seeds.
After deseeding the cucumber, slice each piece again lengthwise then cut into small chunks.
How to cut and deseed the tomatoes
To deseed large tomatoes cut in half and use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds and pulp, then cut the tomato into a similar size as the cucumber chunks.
Note: If you are using small tomatoes like cherry or grape you donāt need to remove the seeds from these, just cut them in half and use.
How to cut and deseed the capsicum
Cut the capsicum in half from top to bottom, remove the seeds and trim away the white membrane inside. Cut the capsicum into long strips and then into smaller pieces.
Making the Greek tomato cucumber salad
After you have finished cutting the vegetables and other ingredients add them to a large bowl and drizzle over the salad dressing and serve.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- The salad dressing can be made in advance and can be stored in the fridge for several days. Allow the dressing to come to room temperature before using.
- Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Greek salad have lettuce in it?
Yes and no. Some people will add lettuce to the salad but, a traditional Greek salad does not have lettuce.
Other Salad Recipes
- Black bean and corn salad recipe
- Potato salad with Greek yogurt
- Easy carrot salad
- Roast pumpkin chickpea feta salad
- Wombok, red cabbage and apple slaw
This Greek tomato cucumber salad is healthy and easy to make. Please do try this recipe and let me now in the comments below if you have made it!
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Recipe
Greek Tomato Cucumber Salad
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Large salad bowl
- Medium jar with a screw top lid
- Grater with a fine mesh or garlic press
Ingredients
- 200 grams (2) Lebanese cucumber seeded and diced
- 400 grams (3 medium) tomatoes seeded and diced
- 60 grams (3) spring onions finely sliced
- 100 grams (1 small) red capsicum diced
- 100 grams (1 small) green capsicum diced
- 200 grams (7 oz) Greek feta cheese crumbled or cut into cubes
- 100 grams (1/2 medium) red onion thinly sliced or diced
- 400 grams (14 oz) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 6 tablespoons finely chopped mixed fresh herbs like coriander, mint, basil, parsley
Salad Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced or grated or use Ā¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Combine all the prepared salad ingredients into a large mixing bowl and pour over the salad dressing
- To make the salad dressing; combine all the salad dressing ingredients into a medium sized screw top jar and shake well.
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