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Greek cucumber salad in a white bowl on a table with silver serving utensils to the side.
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Greek Cucumber Salad

This Cucumber Greek Salad is refreshing, flavorful and a wonderful lightened-up side dish for any meal. It also goes together quickly!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Author: Bailey

Equipment

  • sharp knife
  • bowls for mixing

Ingredients

Greek Cucumber Salad

  • 6 Persian cucumbers *about 5 cups of cucumber
  • 1½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 15 oz canned chickpeas, drained
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 1 cup kalamata olives, chopped or any olive of choice
  • 1 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • ½ cup feta, crumbled Use plant based feta to make vegan

Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil, neutral in flavor
  • 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar apple cider vinegar will also work
  • 2 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

  • Prepare the veggies. Chop the tomatoes, dice the onion and olives, slice the cucumbers. If using a regular sized cucumber, cut it into halves for bite sized pieces. 
  • Make the dressing. In a small bowl or mini food processor: add oil, vinegar, chopped mint, minced garlic, lemon juice and seasoning. Whisk well. 
  • Add all ingredients to a large bowl, drizzle the dressing over and toss well. Add in the feta last and serve immediately. Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container. 

Notes

  • Crunchy Texture: This feta cucumber salad is best with Persian or English cucumbers because they have fewer seeds, a thin peel, and a much crunchier texture.
  • Taste the dressing! If you want a sweeter taste, add a tsp or two of honey.
  • Adding the Feta: Add this right before serving as the cheese may get soft the longer it sits in the dressing.
  • Storing: Store leftovers of Greek chopped salad in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the fridge. Just be sure to keep it in an airtight container. Do not attempt to freeze it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 896mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 1mg