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Published: Sep 8, 2020 · Updated: Aug 23, 2021 by The Kitchen Girl

Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

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5 from 11 votes
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Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad recipe with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, fresh herbs, and zesty vinaigrette. This summer salad is easy, budget-friendly, and cools you down on warm days like my Creamy Cucumber Salad.

Silver utensils resting in cucumber salad in glass bowl

Cucumber and tomato salad is an essential summer side that will complement BBQ picnic main dishes or everyday meals. Simply chop fresh produce, whisk together pantry staples for the dressing, and chill.

Serve cucumber salad as a side dish for Greek Lemon Chicken Thighs, Kofta Kabobs, Garlic Butter Grilled Salmon, Broiled Salmon, Easy Baked Chicken Thighs, or Simple Baked Chicken Legs.

Table of Contents hide
1) Ingredient notes
2) How to make cucumber and tomato salad
3) Frequently asked questions
4) The best cucumber salad dressing
5) More cucumber recipes
6) Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

Ingredient notes

  • cucumber - any type of cucumber will work for this recipe
  • tomatoes - use any ripe tomato for this salad
  • red onion - or any variety of onion
  • feta cheese - this adds a tangy, savory, richness to the salad
  • fresh basil and fresh dill - or add fresh oregano and parsley
  • extra-virgin olive oil - adds a nutty flavor to this salad
  • lemon juice - fresh lemon is always recommended
  • fresh garlic, salt and pepper - aromatics that make this recipe pop
Vinaigrette being poured over cucumber salad in glass bowl

How to make cucumber and tomato salad

  1. Combine produce in a mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients until well-combined.
  3. To serve immediately, drizzle vinaigrette over the salad. Gently toss to combine. To serve later, cover and refrigerate salad and dressing separately.
  4. Store cucumber salad in an airtight container up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Hands holding silver utensils tossing cucumber salad in glass bowl

Frequently asked questions

What are the best cucumbers for cucumber salad?

You can use just about any variety of cucumbers for this salad. As long as the produce is fresh, ripe, and tastes delicious, you’re good to go. You may want to remove the seeds, depending on your preference.

Do I have to peel cucumbers for cucumber salad?

This is all personal preference. I personally like to taste the cucumber without peeling first to see if I enjoy the texture and flavor enough to leave it on. I actually want the extra nutrition from the peel … and less tasks

The best cucumber salad dressing

I've included the salad dressing below, but the main ingredients are fat, acid, seasoning, and salt.

  • I like to use extra-virgin olive oil for the fat, but feel free to substitute.
  • Lemon juice or any kind of vinegar are pretty common acidic ingredients.
  • I went with fresh basil and parsley for the seasoning, but you can experiment, dried or fresh!
  • Then there’s salt. A very necessary ingredient that brings all of the flavors together!

More cucumber recipes

  • Refrigerator Dill Pickles
  • Thai Cucumber Salad
  • Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
  • Chopped Greek Chickpea Salad
  • Mango Avocado Salsa Recipe
Hands holding silver utensils tossing cucumber salad in glass bowl

Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, fresh herbs, and zesty vinaigrette. This summer salad is easy, budget-friendly, and cools you down on warm days.
5 from 11 votes
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Prep: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6 ½-cup servings
Author: Traci The Kitchen Girl

Equipment

  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowls
  • wire whisk
  • serving bowl

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 1 Cucumber (½ lb.), coarsely chopped
  • 1 Tomato (½ lb.), coarsely chopped
  • ¼ Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil, or Fresh Parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ Lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine CUCUMBER, TOMATO, RED ONION, FETA CHEESE, BASIL, and DILL in a mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Whisk together OLIVE OIL, LEMON JUICE, GARLIC, SALT, PEPPER, and LEMON ZEST until well-combined. Cover and refrigerate.
  • To serve, drizzle vinaigrette over the salad. Gently toss to combine and serve immediately.
  • Store cucumber salad in an airtight container up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Tried this recipe? I'd love your review!Visit the comments below and tell me how it went.

NUTRITION

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 286IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition data provided as courtesy estimates using unbranded ingredients from a nutrition database. Please consult preferred resource for precise data.

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  1. Michelle says

    September 09, 2020 at 8:39 am

    5 stars
    A delicious classic. I love the red onions and feta in your version! Yum!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      September 09, 2020 at 10:13 am

      Thanks, Michelle! Yes, cucumber tomato and onion salad with feta = a must

  2. Toni Dash says

    September 09, 2020 at 7:14 am

    5 stars
    I love how refreshing this salad is! Packed full of flavors!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      September 09, 2020 at 7:36 am

      Thanks Toni! Yes...cucumber tomato salad does deliver ALL the flavor, doesn't it!

  3. Jacque Hastert says

    September 09, 2020 at 7:13 am

    5 stars
    I will be making this today! I have all FRESH ingredients right out of my garden to create this delicious and colorful salad. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      September 09, 2020 at 7:32 am

      Perfect, Jacque! Timing is everything Hope you enjoy!

  4. Wayne says

    September 09, 2020 at 6:31 am

    5 stars
    My favorite salad! It's so delicious and tasty!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      September 09, 2020 at 6:51 am

      Awesome, Wayne! So glad to hear it Cucumber tomato salad is def a summer fav here too!

  5. Jacqueline Debono says

    September 09, 2020 at 6:30 am

    We've been eating a lot of salad this summer, particularly because we've had such a great crop of tomatoes and red onions! I like the addition of feta in this salad. Going to make this for lunch tomorrow!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      September 09, 2020 at 6:50 am

      Awesome, Jacqueline! Glad to hear you can enjoy this one. Yes...the feta is my favorite addition to cucumber salad

  6. Beth says

    September 08, 2020 at 4:16 pm

    5 stars
    My husband and I's favorite salad! Will definitely be making this again!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      September 08, 2020 at 6:14 pm

      Awesome, Beth! So glad to hear it We love this one too! Thanks for letting me know

  7. Anjali says

    September 08, 2020 at 3:41 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was so good!! Light, refreshing and perfect for summer. The lemon in the dressing really added a brightness to the salad that I loved!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      September 08, 2020 at 3:48 pm

      Yay Anjali! Glad to hear it! It's one of my fav summer recipes 🙂 Thanks!

  8. Alisha Rodrigues says

    September 08, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    This is my go to salad. Love the freshness it has. And the best is, its so easy to make ...

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      September 08, 2020 at 3:43 pm

      Awesome, Alisha! Tomato and cucumber salad is absolutely my go-to for summer...all those fresh veggies! Thanks!

  9. Alexandra says

    September 08, 2020 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    This makes for the best side dish! It is a great combination of flavours and textures. We love to serve this with some grilled meats!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      September 08, 2020 at 3:31 pm

      Yay Alexandra...same here! Cucumber salad is perfect cool-down side dish 🙂

  10. Emily Liao says

    September 08, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this cucumber tomato salad! So easy and fresh 🙂

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      September 08, 2020 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks, Emily! So glad to hear it 🙂 It's my fav summer salad right now!

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