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Cucumber Tomato Salad with Feta and Fresh Herbs Recipe

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A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber Tomato Salad featuring crisp English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a flavorful homemade vinaigrette with red wine vinegar, olive oil, and Italian seasoning. Perfect as a light appetizer or side dish.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 English cucumber (quartered)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/3 cup red onion (finely diced, soaked in cold water for at least 15 minutes)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped or other fresh herbs)

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Topping

  • 1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled)

Instructions

  1. Soak Onions: Place the finely diced red onion in a bowl of cold water and soak it for at least 15 minutes to mellow out the strong flavor. The longer it soaks, the milder the onion taste becomes. Drain well before adding to the salad.
  2. Combine Vegetables: In a large salad bowl, combine the quartered English cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, soaked and drained red onion, and chopped fresh parsley or other fresh herbs of your choice.
  3. Prepare Vinaigrette: In a separate bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and dried Italian seasoning until the sugar dissolves and the dressing is well combined.
  4. Dress Salad: Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture. Toss everything gently but thoroughly to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill. Before serving, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top for a creamy and tangy finish.

Notes

  • Soaking red onion slices in cold water reduces their pungency and gives the salad a milder onion flavor.
  • Allowing the salad to sit in the fridge enhances the flavor meld and texture.
  • Feta cheese adds a salty, creamy contrast but can be omitted or substituted for a dairy-free alternative if desired.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/cucumber-tomato-salad-with-feta-and-fresh-herbs-recipe/