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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad Recipe with Easy Red Wine Vinaigrette

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A light, fresh Mediterranean-inspired salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy feta, and a tangy homemade red wine vinaigrette. Perfect for summer meals or quick, healthy lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced (English cucumbers work well for fewer seeds)
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped (preferably heirloom)
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or mint leaves, chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp honey or sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel the cucumbers if desired, then slice into 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick half-moons. Chop the tomatoes into roughly 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks. Thinly slice the red onion crosswise. Place all in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the cucumber, tomato, and onion mixture. Gently toss to coat evenly. Add the crumbled feta cheese and halved Kalamata olives. Fold in chopped parsley or mint if using.
  4. Let the salad rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the vinaigrette to mellow. Give it a final gentle toss before serving.

Notes

For best texture, slice vegetables uniformly and salt cucumbers lightly to drain excess water if time allows. Add vinaigrette gradually to avoid overdressing. Crumble feta by hand for rustic texture. Salad is best eaten fresh or within a few hours to maintain crispness.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, feta cheese, red wine vinaigrette, Mediterranean salad, summer salad, easy salad recipe

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