This Cucumber Feta Salad is full of fresh flavor and is absolutely delicious! Crunchy veggies, creamy feta, and a tangy dressing combine in minutes for a tasty salad you can enjoy as a side dish or main course.
Why You’ll Love This Cucumber Feta Salad Recipe
- It’s easy to make – you’ll love how quickly this salad comes together. Just combine the ingredients, toss them together, and enjoy!
- It’s full of flavor – with ingredients like creamy feta, crisp veggies, and a tangy dressing, this cucumber and feta salad is packed with flavor.
- You can easily customize the ingredients – the base of the salad is simple, but that doesn’t mean you can’t customize it and add in even more of your favorite touches! Mix and match all your favorite ingredients to make this recipe your own.
Ingredients
Cucumber: I recommend using English or seedless cucumber for this recipe. They tend to have thinner skin and a less bitter flavor than traditional cucumbers.
Avocado: adds a bit of creaminess and healthy fats.
Red Onion: you’ll need half a red onion for this recipe. It adds some bold flavor and extra crunch. If needed, you can rinse the onion under cold water after you have diced it to relieve some of the “bite” that’s usually associated with raw onion.
Feta Cheese: the creamy feta adds a salty, tangy bite that brings the salad to life.
Fresh Herbs: chopped parsley and dill add the perfect touch of flavor to the salad.
Olive Oil: this forms the base of the dressing. Choose a great tasting olive oil that you love.
Lemon Juice: this adds a bit of extra brightness and to the salad and helps keep the avocado from turning brown. Freshly squeezed is best!
Red Wine Vinegar: this is my go-to wine for salad dressings and adds a tangy taste.
Garlic: you’ll need at least one garlic clove for this recipe, but feel free to add more if you prefer a stronger garlic flavor.
Seasonings: dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
Recipe Variations
- Add extra veggies – this salad is so easy to customize! Feel free to include any veggies you like best or have on hand. Some of my favorite additions include tomatoes, chopped celery, bell pepper, or artichoke hearts.
- Add protein – pair this salad with grilled chicken, shrimp, or steak bites for a complete meal. Or, keep it plant-based with chickpeas or tofu.
- Add extra flavor – incorporate herbs and seasonings like mint, parsley, cumin, or capers.
- Swap the dressing – substitute any store-bought or homemade dressing you like best. Greek salad dressing, tahini Caesar dressing, or lemon herb tahini dressing all make great options.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
How to Make This Cucumber and Feta Salad
Step One: Add the cucumbers, avocado, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley to a large mixing bowl.
Step Two: Add the dressing ingredients to a small bowl, and whisk to combine.
Step Three: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Then, use a spoon to gently mix until everything is combined and coated with the dressing.
Step Four: Adjust the seasonings to taste, and enjoy!
Meal Prep Tips
Want to make this cucumber feta salad recipe for your weekly meal prep? Here are my favorite tips:
- Make the dressing: prepare the dressing in advance, and store it in the fridge in an airtight container.
- Chop and store your veggies: make throwing your salad together extra easy by chopping your veggies in advance, and storing them in separate airtight containers in the fridge.
- Assemble the salad but leave off the dressing: you can easily assemble the salad a day in advance. Leave off the dressing until right before you are ready to serve. Then, toss the ingredients to combine.
How to Store
Store any leftover salad in an air-tight container in the fridge for 1 to 2 days.
More Delicious Salad Recipes to Try
- Italian Chopped Salad
- Easy Cobb Salad Meal Prep
- Chicken Bacon Avocado Chopped Salad
- Thai Crunch Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing
- Couscous Salad
- Pesto Chicken Salad
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Cucumber Feta Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Sides
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Greek Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Sides
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Greek Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 long English cucumber, sliced into half moons (roughly 4 cups)
- 1 small avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Method
- To a mixing bowl add the cucumbers, avocado, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley.
- Add the dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk together until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Use a spoon to gently mix until everything is well coated in the dressing.
- Give the salad a taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe by: Ashlea Carver / All the Healthy Things | Photography by: Sierra Inn
