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Mediterranean Cucumber and Tomato Salad

This salad features crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crumbled Feta cheese, tossed with fresh dill, lemon zest, and oregano. It is assembled with minimal effort, resulting in a vibrant dish with contrasting textures—crunchy, tender, and creamy—and a bright, savory flavor profile.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium cucumbers preferably seedless or English cucumbers, sliced into rounds
  • 3 ripe tomatoes cherry or vine-ripened, chopped or halved
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon zest from one lemon
  • 1 tsp oregano dried or fresh, finely chopped if fresh
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin preferred
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or your preferred vinegar
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or salad tongs

Method
 

  1. Begin by peeling or leaving the cucumbers unpeeled, then slice them into thin rounds, creating a crisp base for the salad.
  2. Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces or halved if using cherry tomatoes, adding a burst of juicy color and flavor.
  3. Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks and set aside, contributing creamy saltiness to the salad.
  4. Finely chop the dill and sprinkle it over the prepared vegetables, infusing the salad with fresh, aromatic notes.
  5. Grate the lemon zest directly over the bowl to add a bright citrus aroma that enhances the fresh ingredients.
  6. Add the oregano, either fresh or dried, giving the salad a warm, herbaceous flavor.
  7. Pour in the olive oil and red wine vinegar, then gently toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated and the ingredients are well combined.
  8. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed to bring out the flavors.
  9. Scatter the crumbled feta over the top one last time, allowing some pieces to rest on the vegetables for visual appeal.
  10. Give the salad a gentle toss once more to incorporate the feta without breaking it apart, ensuring every bite has a touch of creaminess.
  11. Serve immediately in a shallow bowl or platter, enjoying the vibrant colors and contrasting textures that make each forkful refreshing and flavorful.

Notes

For an extra pop of flavor, add a few thin slices of red onion or a handful of black olives.