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Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad is the fresh, crunchy, no-cook side I make on repeat all summer long, with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta in a bright lemon dill dressing. I throw it together for every cookout and potluck, and the bowl always comes back empty. It is as easy and refreshing as our creamy cucumber salad.
A quick homemade lemon dill dressing coats crisp English cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and salty feta for a light, Mediterranean-style salad that comes together in about 15 minutes.
Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: 0 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 15 minutes
- 🍽️ Serving: 12 servings
- ⚡ Calories: 116kcal
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Crisp, fresh, and tangy with creamy feta and bright lemon dill
- ✋ Difficulty: Easy, a no-cook side like our goat cheese salad
Quick Answer
Whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped dill, honey, minced shallot, garlic, and pepper in a large bowl to make the dressing. Add thinly sliced English cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta, then stir to coat everything well. Taste and add salt as needed. Serve right away, or chill until you are ready to enjoy it.
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- Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad Quick Look
- Quick Answer
- Why This Recipe Works
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Key Ingredients
- Variations and Substitutions
- How to Make Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
- Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Serving Ideas and Suggestions
- Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad FAQs
- Other Recommended Easy Salad Recipes
- Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
Why This Recipe Works
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- Fresh, no-cook ingredients. Crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and creamy feta come together raw, so it is light and refreshing.
- Bright lemon dill dressing. Fresh lemon and dill keep the salad zesty and herby instead of heavy.
- A touch of honey. A little honey balances the tangy lemon and salty feta for a perfectly rounded flavor.
- English cucumber. Thin-skinned English cucumber stays crisp and needs no peeling or seeding.
- Ready in minutes. With no cooking required, the whole salad comes together in about 15 minutes.
- Perfect for a crowd. It scales easily and travels well, making it ideal for cookouts and potlucks.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is fresh, crunchy, and ready in about 15 minutes with no cooking required.
- The lemon dill dressing is light and zesty, like the one on our cold green bean salad.
- It is a crowd-pleasing side that pairs with just about any summer main.
Key Ingredients
Here is what you need for cucumber tomato feta salad. See the recipe card below for exact amounts.
- English cucumber: Thinly sliced for crisp, refreshing crunch. No need to peel or seed it.
- Cherry tomatoes: Halved for bursts of sweet, juicy flavor and bright color.
- Feta cheese: Crumbled in for a creamy, salty, tangy bite throughout.
- Olive oil and lemon: The base of the bright, zesty dressing.
- Fresh dill, shallot, and honey: Dill adds a herby note, shallot a mild bite, and honey balances it all.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
This cucumber tomato feta salad is easy to make your own. Here are a few ideas.
- Add red onion: Thinly sliced red onion adds color and a sharper bite than shallot.
- Make it Greek: Stir in kalamata olives and a sprinkle of dried oregano.
- Add fresh herbs: Mint or parsley are lovely alongside or in place of the dill.
- Bulk it up: Add cooked chickpeas, orzo, or grilled chicken to make it a meal.
- Try another dressing: Toss it in our apple cider vinegar dressing for a tangy twist.
How to Make Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
- In a large bowl, add the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, honey, minced shallot, garlic, and pepper.
- Whisk everything together until the dressing is well combined.
- Add the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta to the bowl.
- Stir to coat everything in the dressing, taste, and add salt as needed. Serve immediately or chill until serving.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Use English cucumber. Its thin skin and small seeds mean no peeling and a crisp texture.
- Halve the tomatoes. Cutting them lets the sweet juices mingle with the dressing.
- Add salt at the end. Feta is salty, so taste before adding more salt.
- Serve it fresh. It is best within a few hours while the cucumbers are still crisp.
- Chill the bowl. A cold serving bowl helps keep this salad refreshing on a hot day.
- Use good feta. A block of feta crumbled by hand has better texture than pre-crumbled.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
Cucumber tomato feta salad is the perfect light side for summer grilling. Serve it alongside burgers, grilled chicken, or fish for a fresh, cooling contrast.
It is a natural fit on a Mediterranean spread next to our bruschetta and warm pita with hummus.
Round out a salad-forward table with our goat cheese salad and kale and quinoa salad.
Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad FAQs
Cucumber tomato feta salad is a fresh, no-cook side made with crisp English cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a bright lemon dill dressing. It is a light, Mediterranean-style salad that comes together in about 15 minutes and is perfect for warm weather.
You can prep the components ahead, but for the crispest texture, toss it together close to serving. If you do make it ahead, refrigerate it for up to a few hours. The cucumbers will release some liquid over time, so give it a quick stir before serving.
Use English cucumber, which has fewer seeds, and toss the salad just before serving. If prepping ahead, you can lightly salt the sliced cucumbers and pat them dry first to draw out excess moisture.
It pairs beautifully with grilled meats, chicken, salmon, lamb, and other summer mains. It is also great alongside other Mediterranean dishes like hummus, pita, and grain bowls, or as part of a potluck spread.
Yes. Feta is classic, but goat cheese, fresh mozzarella pearls, or a mild blue cheese all work well. Each brings a slightly different flavor and creaminess to the salad.
Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it keeps for about 2 days. The cucumbers will soften and release liquid over time, so it is best enjoyed within the first day for peak crispness.
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Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons minced shallot
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Salt to taste
For the salad:
- 1 pound English cucumber thinly sliced
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 8 ounces feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dill, honey, shallot, garlic, and pepper in a large bowl.1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 teaspoons minced shallot, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Add the cucumber, tomatoes, and feta and stir to combine well.1 pound English cucumber, 2 pints cherry tomatoes, 8 ounces feta cheese
- Taste and add salt if necessary. Serve immediately or chill until serving.Salt to taste
Notes
- Use a large mixing bowl to make sure everything mixes easily.
- Use a mandoline if you have one to slice cucumbers evenly.
- For fewer seeds and a crisp crunch, stick with English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers.
- Want more zing? Add a splash of red wine vinegar to the dressing.
- Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Add the feta last and gently stir to keep the pieces from breaking up too much.
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