Ripe cherry tomatoes, crunchy mini cucumbers, and creamy feta cheese unite in a delightful Greek-inspired medley, dressed with a lemon-garlic vinaigrette . Whether enjoyed on its own or alongside grilled chicken, this dish offers a refreshing taste of summer.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 6 mini cucumbers quartered and diced
- 6 oz crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup red onion small diced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, red onion, parsley, and garlic. 2 cups cherry tomatoes, 6 mini cucumbers, 6 oz crumbled feta cheese, ½ cup red onion, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, 8 garlic cloves
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and juice of 1 lemon to make the dressing.3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar, juice of 1 lemon
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl.
- Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Create a well-rounded meal by pairing this salad with grilled chicken and our lemon roasted potatoes to create a delicious and balanced dinner meal.
- Feel free to customize the salad with additional ingredients such as olives, bell peppers, or artichoke hearts.
- If using regular cucumbers instead of mini cucumbers, cut them lengthwise into quarters, then dice them into small, bite-sized pieces.
- 2 regular cucumbers equal approximately 8 mini cucumbers