10 Easy Cucumber and Feta Salad Recipes for Fresh Summer Meals
These cucumber and feta salad recipes are fresh, easy, flavorful, and perfect for summer lunches, quick dinners, meal prep, and light side dishes.
1. Mediterranean Cucumber and Feta Salad
This refreshing Mediterranean cucumber and feta salad is bright, colorful, and packed with classic summer flavor. Crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, salty olives, red onion, and creamy feta come together with a simple lemon olive oil dressing for a salad that works beautifully as a lunch, side dish, or picnic bowl.
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta, and parsley to a large bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently until everything is coated.
- Serve right away or chill for 15 minutes before serving.
Quick Tip: Use English cucumber for the crispest texture and less water.