Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad
A refreshing, nutrient-packed salad that comes together in minutes. It's the perfect combination of juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, all brought together with a simple Mediterranean-inspired dressing.
Ingredients
- 3 medium tomatoes cut into chunks
- 2 English cucumbers sliced into half-moons
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup fresh basil leaves torn
Instructions
- Wash and prep all vegetables. Cut tomatoes into 1-inch chunks, slice cucumbers into half-moons about ¼ inch thick, and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese and torn basil leaves (if using). Toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.