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Fresh Greek Cucumber Salad with Feta and Lemon-Oregano Dressing

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A crisp and refreshing Greek cucumber salad featuring crunchy cucumbers, tangy feta, and a bright lemon-oregano dressing. Perfect for quick, healthy meals and warm weather gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 1/4 inch thick)
  • 6 ounces (170 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and thinly slice 3 medium English cucumbers into half-moons about 1/4 inch thick. Place sliced cucumbers in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Thinly slice 1 small red onion and halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes. Add to the bowl with cucumbers.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons), 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano, and 1 minced small garlic clove. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture. Gently toss everything together using salad spoons or clean hands to coat evenly without making cucumbers soggy.
  5. Crumble 6 ounces of feta cheese over the salad and add 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives if using. Give one gentle toss just to combine.
  6. Taste the salad and add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld, but not so long that cucumbers get soggy.

Notes

To avoid watery salad, sprinkle salt over cucumbers and let them sit in a colander for 10 minutes, then pat dry before mixing. Use fresh oregano for best flavor. Serve chilled but not ice cold. Keep dressing separate if making ahead to maintain cucumber crispness.

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Keywords: Greek cucumber salad, feta salad, lemon oregano dressing, healthy salad, quick salad, Mediterranean salad, summer salad

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