Get ready to fall in love with this Greek Cucumber Salad, a simple and delicious Greek-inspired cucumber and tomato side dish tossed in homemade lemon vinaigrette. This tasty Mediterranean salad is loaded with fresh flavors thanks to red onions, black olives, and feta cheese.

This Greek cucumber tomato feta salad is just perfect for spring and summer! The fresh cucumbers and tomatoes are fragrant and crunchy and delicious for summer with grilled meats. It’s one of my favorite salads of all time and it takes under 15 minutes to prepare!

Top down view of a oval platter of cucumber salad tossed with black olives, tomatoes and feta cheese. Lemons on the side
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If you love fresh and light recipes as much as I do, also check out some of my other favorites while you are here: Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta, Chipotle Corn Salsa, Strawberry Bacon Spinach Salad and Light Raisin Coleslaw.

Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

Greek Cucumber Salad is a simple dish that packs incredible flavors. Chop up some fresh tomatoes, cucumbersred onionsolives and feta cheese, and toss everything with a homemade tangy and lemony Greek dressing.

I had something similar at a Greek restaurant years ago and I knew I had to recreate it, and thus birth this fabulous Greek cucumber salad. It is very much Greek inspired so I can’t promise authenticity, but I can definitely promise deliciousness. 😀

There’s something about the fresh and light Mediterranean flavors this Greek cucumber salad recipe brings. It is clean and healthy, made only with fresh ingredients.

Greek cucumber salad makes a healthy side dish for summer dinners and cookouts, or even lunch for work or on the go.

SO MANY reasons why we love this lovely Greek cucumber salad:

  • It’s healthy, fresh and light! All while being fabulously yummy.
  • No cooking required. A.k.a no turning on that hot oven when it is already so hot outside! Seriously, anyone can make this!
  • So quick to bring together! A.k.a. 15 minutes from start to finish!
  • It’s packed with gorgeous flavors and great textures! The crunchy veggies combined with juicy sweet summer tomatoes tossed in a tangy, zesty Greek Lemon Vinaigrette is to die for. And that crumbled feta to top it off. THAT crumbled feta. OMG YES PLEASE.
  • If you are taking Greek Cucumber Salad to a picnic or cookout or party, you can set it out in room temperature for hours and it will still taste yummy. WINNING.
A plate of Greek cucumber tomato feta salad

Ingredients

To make this cucumber tomato feta salad, you’ll need.

  • Cucumber – I like using seedless cucumbers because it typically has less moisture, thus making the Greek cucumber salad less watery. I also typically don’t peel the skin because it’s less work and the skin adds a bit of crunch to the texture.
  • Tomato – any large juicy tomatoes work great for this cucumber salad. When tomatoes are in season during the summer, it’s even better!
  • Red onion – thinly sliced for overpowering this salad with too much onion flavor. If you are sensitive to onions, adjust the amount accordingly.
  • Feta cheese – adds a soft texture and mold lovely flavors into the salad. Do not skip this. 🙂 Use good quality for best flavor!
  • Olives – you can use ant types of olives – Kalamata, black, green…which you like! Or omit if you are not a fan.

Lemon Dressing

Our Greek cucumber salad is tossed in a lemon based Greek style dressing that combines the flavors of dried oregano and garlic, bringing ultra rich flavors to this otherwise simple dish.

Feel free to use a bottle of Greek salad dressing to save time, but fair warning – making this lemon vinaigrette for the cucumber tomato salad dressing only takes 5 minutes!

Here are the ingredients for this delicious dressing:

  • Olive oil – use good quality extra virgin olive oil for best flavor.
  • Lemon juice – freshly squeezed lemon juice is always the best!
  • Dried oregano – using fresh oregano is great if you have them. Dried oregano is just easier to find and more common (and works perfectly well!)
  • Pure maple syrup – I find that this adds a touch of sweetness and really balances out the tangy flavors in the dressing. Honey or another sweetener can be used as well.
  • Garlic – chop or mince fresh garlic for best flavor. Avoid substituting with garlic powder.
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

How to make Greek Cucumber Salad

Here’s how we make this Greek cucumber salad recipe. There’s no cooking involved – just some chopping and mixing!

Prep ingredients: First, cut cucumbers into thin slices (I like to cut them into half moon shapes), dice tomatoes, slice red onion into thin slices, and drain olives. Bring them all into a large mixing bowl.

Chopped tomatoes, cucumber, crumbled feta, olives and red onions in a large mixing bowl

Make dressing: combine olive oil, lemon juice (juice from fresh lemon is the best!), dried oregano, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.

Dressing in a measuring cup with whisk in it

Dress: Pour dressing onto Mediterranean cucumber tomato salad, then toss the salad until is fully coated with dressing.

Pouring dressing into a bowl of greek salad

Top with feta: sprinkle the top of the salad with crumbled feta cheese

A bowl of greek cucumber salad topped with feta cheese

Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!

One thing to note is that cucumber and tomatoes have high water contents. Cucumber tomato feta salad is best consumed immediately upon its completion.

In other words, if you are not eating that Greek cucumber tomato salad straight away, hold off on pouring dressing onto the vegetables until you are ready to eat!

Tips and Tricks

Here are some tips and tricks for making Greek cucumber salad:

  • Fresh Ingredients: Use the freshest cucumbers and ripest tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • Seed Removal: If cucumbers or tomatoes are too seedy, gently remove the seeds to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Dressing Customization: Adjust the Greek lemon vinaigrette to taste, adding more sugar for sweetness or more lemon juice for tartness.
  • Dressing Control: Apply dressing sparingly at first; you can always add more. This prevents the salad from getting soggy.
  • Chilled Ingredients: Before mixing, chill all ingredients for a crisp, refreshing bite.
  • Served Immediately: For optimal freshness, serve immediately after tossing with dressing.

Variations and Substitution

There are so many ways to make this cucumber tomato feta salad, so feel free to add and substitute ingredients.

Here are other produce that would work great in our Greek cucumber salad:

  • lettuce
  • bell peppers
  • grape tomatoes – use in place of tomatoes
  • avocado – this is a great way to bring some protein into the dish!

As for the Greek lemon dressing, here are a few other ideas on how to make it:

  • use apple cider vinegar instead of lemon juice
  • add more herbs in addition to oregano – thyme, parsley would work great in it as well
  • reduce or increase the amount of maple syrup if you like it more or less sweet
  • use honey or granulated sugar in place of maple syrup
A platter filled with Mediterranean cucumber tomato salad

Make Ahead Instructions

If you want to make your cucumber tomato feta salad in advance you totally can!

Simply cut and chop up the veggies and make the lemon vinaigrette ahead of time, and then only combine everything when you are ready to serve and eat.

The beauty of this cucumber tomato salad is that you can make the make ahead part easy so that the only thing left to do is a quick assemble!

Storage Tips

When it comes to storing Greek Cucumber Salad, the best way to store it is to store the dressing separate from the produce. Make sure to store everything in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

If you’ve already mixed the dressing into the Greek Cucumber Salad, keep it stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up 24 hours. Consume as soon as you can if not it will get soggy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I peel the cucumbers?

You can if you want to, but there’s no need to!

How do I keep the salad from getting watery?

1. Pat dry the ingredients before chopping
2. Remove seeds from cucumbers and tomatoes as they contribute to the moisture content. Using seedless cucumbers help too!

How do I adjust the seasoning in the vinaigrette?

If vinaigrette is too sour, add more maple syrup to balance out the tanginess. If vinaigrette tastes plat, add salt to open up the flavor. If you like it more tangy, add more lemon juice.

How long does this salad last in the fridge?

If Greek cucumber salad is already tossed in dressing, I would consume it asap (preferably within 24 hours). If it’s not tossed in dressing, consume within 3 days for best taste.

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Greek Cucumber Salad

4.83 from 104 votes
Chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and black olives are tossed with Greek lemon vinaigrette, and sprinkle with crumbled feta. A light and delicious summer cucumber tomato salad recipe with Mediterranean flavors.
Recipe By: MinShien
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers
  • 4 roma tomatoes
  • ~1 cup sliced red onions
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/2 cup black olives or other types of olives, drained

Greek Lemon Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice juiced from fresh lemon
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp pure maple syrup or honey, sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • In a small bow, combine all vinaigrette ingredients and mix well.
  • Slice cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions. Drain black olives and slice them in halves. Add everything into a large bowl (a bowl large enough to toss everything easily).
  • Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to combine. Sprinkle with crumble feta.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 171kcal (9%), Carbohydrates: 10g (3%), Protein: 3g (6%), Fat: 14g (22%), Saturated Fat: 3g (19%), Cholesterol: 11mg (4%), Sodium: 514mg (22%), Potassium: 300mg (9%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 6g (7%), Vitamin A: 525IU (11%), Vitamin C: 15mg (18%), Calcium: 107mg (11%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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36 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Absolutely delicious. I just have to say that I accidentally made way too much though and needed to store it for leftovers.. but omg it’s definitely one of those salads that only gets better once the veggies marinate in the dressing!

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      Yesss!!! Love leftovers! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

  2. 5 stars
    So good! I double the amount of feta (gotta love feta). Everybody loved it, will make it again.

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      That’s wonderful! Feta is definitely a star in this dish!

  3. Julie Menghini says:

    5 stars
    What a fresh and delicious salad. I just loved all of the flavors and textures. Since I can always get the ingredients, it’s perfect for any time of year

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      That’s so great to hear, Julie! Thank you for sharing!

  4. 5 stars
    Delicious! Used all ingredients from our local farmers market. Made it in the afternoon to let marinate for dinner. Will do again for sure

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      Yum! That sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing!

  5. Can I use EEVO instead of regular olive oil?

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      Yes! That should be fine!

  6. 5 stars
    I typically DISLIKE cucumbers, but THIS recipe is the bomb!!! I used English cucumbers and the 3rd time I made it, I added a little dried mint, so good!

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      So glad to hear! And thank you for sharing your modification!

  7. 5 stars
    I made this for company and it was great! A very simple salad with big flavor. I will make it again.

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      That’s wonderful to hear! Thanks for the review, Lorelei!

  8. I searched and searched recipe notes to see how many servings, it talked about so many things except that, can we please include that in future recipes??
    I will be trying this recipe for Thanksgiving 2022 but I am uncertain that it will feed everyone.

    Thanks!

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      Serving information is in the recipe card 🙂 underneath the picture in the purple shaded box. This recipe serves ~6. If you hover your mouse over the number ‘6’ you can even adjust the serving size and the recipe card will update accordingly 🙂

  9. 5 stars
    this is excellent. I’ve made it several times. I’m pairing it with gyros sandwiches and you can actually use the salad to stuff the pitas along with the gyros meat and sauce.

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      Yum! That sounds amazing, Joyce! Thank you for sharing!

  10. 5 stars
    I made this for some healthy lunches. It was nice to have it ready to go in the fridge. Served it in whole wheat pitas. Great!

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      Great idea! Thanks for sharing, Debi! And I’m glad you liked it.

  11. 5 stars
    Was craving a good salad that was easy to make and healthy, stumbled upon this gem! So good!! Love the tangy flavors from the lemon combined with feta cheese.

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      Thank you so much, KT!

  12. 5 stars
    The Lemon Vinaigrette is out of this world good! Perfect on this and any salad.

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      Thanks! The vinaigrette is pretty awesome, I have to agree! 🙂

  13. 5 stars
    Cucumbers are one of our favorite things in the world, and this salad was absolutely delicious! My entire family had seconds.

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      Yay! I love it when the whole family enjoys a veggie dish that much!

  14. 5 stars
    This salad is so delicious. It’s fresh, healthy and so easy to make. I’ve made it a few times, and it is becoming a staple in our home.

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      Thanks Jen! Happy to hear it’s a regular at your home!

  15. 5 stars
    I absolutely can eat this salad every day. It makes a delicious lunch or side dish and the vinaigrette is so good.

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      I’m so glad to hear that! It’s definitely a good one!

  16. 5 stars
    So good. Added Kalamata olives and peperoncini

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      Yum! Glad you liked them!

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  17. Made it last week and we loved it. Going to bring it to a pot luck next week. Will it be okay for a few hours with the dressing in or should i bring dressing separatly and mix at the party
    Thanks for a great recipe

    1. MinShien Denis says:

      For best results, I would bring dressing separately and mix it up at the party. I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!