Savor the taste of summer with this zesty Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad. It’s an ideal side dish or a delicious pita filler that you’ll absolutely love!
Reasons to Love This Salad
- Bursting with juicy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers, it offers a revitalizing taste that’s perfect for warm weather.
- I love that this Cucumber Tomato Salad recipe is versatile. It’s easily adaptable as a side dish, main course, or a pita filling.
- With minimal ingredients and no cooking required, it’s incredibly easy and quick to prepare, ideal for busy lifestyles, just like my Turkish Black Eyed Pea Salad.
Recipe Ingredients
- Cucumber: Crisp and refreshing with a mildly sweet flavor. Adds crunch and hydration, balancing the richer ingredients in the salad.
- Tomato: Juicy and tangy, ripe tomatoes provide a succulent texture and vibrant acidity.
- Feta Cheese: Salty and tangy with a crumbly texture. It adds a rich, savory depth that contrasts with the fresh vegetables.
- Red Pepper Flakes: Offer a subtle heat and slight smokiness.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
- Tomato Varieties: In your Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad, you can use cherry tomatoes to offer sweetness and color, while firmer grape tomatoes add crispness. Heirloom tomatoes bring varied colors and rich flavors. On the other hand, Roma tomatoes provide a firmer, less watery texture, and beefsteak tomatoes give a hearty feel to the salad.
- Add Olives: Adding Kalamata olives to the Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad brings a rich, briny flavor that complements the crisp vegetables and tangy feta. Halved or sliced, they enhance the salad’s flavor profile, texture, and visual appeal.
How to Make Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad
Step #1: In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, scallion, tomato, and Feta.
Step #2: Scatter the parsley leaves on top, sprinkle on the red pepper flakes, and drizzle with olive oil.
Step #3: Toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Expert Tip
Adding a splash of lemon juice and a drizzle of red wine vinegar to the Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad can elevate its flavors. Lemon juice brings a bright, citrusy zing, while red wine vinegar introduces a subtle tartness and depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
For this salad, fresh herbs like basil, dill, or mint are excellent choices, each adding a unique flavor. Fresh basil brings a sweet, peppery essence, fresh dill offers a light, grassy note, and fresh mint introduces a refreshing, cool taste. As for spices, a pinch of black pepper or a sprinkle of dried oregano can enhance the flavors subtly.
Add protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas to make the salad more substantial.
English or Persian cucumbers are ideal for their thin skins and minimal seeds, providing a crisp texture without excess moisture. You can also use garden cucumbers if peeled and deseeded.
Absolutely, adding a small red onion can enhance the salad with its mild, slightly sweet flavor. Thinly sliced or finely chopped, it brings a subtle sharpness and adds a pop of color and a slight crunch.
Storage Info
Store the Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. It’s best enjoyed fresh, as the cucumbers and tomatoes may become soggy over time.
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Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cucumber - peeled, quartered, and thinly sliced
- 1 scallion - finely sliced
- 1 large - ripe tomato, diced
- 3 ounces Feta cheese - crumbled
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, scallion, tomato, and Feta.
- Scatter the parsley leaves on top, sprinkle on the red pepper flakes, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
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