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Fresh Greek Cucumber Salad with Feta and Olives

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A quick and refreshing Greek cucumber salad featuring crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, and briny Kalamata olives, dressed with lemon and oregano. Perfect as a light side dish or a crowd-pleasing addition to any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 6 oz (170g) block of feta cheese, crumbled by hand
  • 1/2 cup (about 75g) Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers well. Using a sharp knife, slice them into thin rounds about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Place the slices in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow the flavor, then drain well (optional).
  3. Pit and halve the Kalamata olives. Chop fresh parsley finely. Add both to the bowl with cucumbers and onions.
  4. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and olives. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat everything evenly, being careful not to break up the cucumber slices or olives.
  6. Crumble the feta cheese by hand over the salad. Gently fold it in, leaving some larger chunks for texture.
  7. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed. If it feels dry, add a splash more olive oil or lemon juice.
  8. Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately.

Notes

Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and tender skin. Soaking the red onion in cold water mellows its sharpness. Hand-crumble feta for creamier texture. Let the salad rest briefly to meld flavors but avoid letting cucumbers release too much water. Serve chilled for best taste. Store dressing separately if making ahead.

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Keywords: Greek cucumber salad, feta salad, Kalamata olives, fresh salad, Mediterranean salad, easy salad recipe, healthy side dish

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