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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad with Easy Homemade Red Wine Vinaigrette

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A fresh and flavorful cucumber tomato salad tossed with tangy red wine vinaigrette and creamy feta cheese, perfect as a quick side dish or light meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled or unpeeled, sliced into half-moons or chunks
  • 3–4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces (115 grams) crumbled feta cheese
  • Handful of chopped fresh parsley or oregano (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse cucumbers and tomatoes under cold water. Slice cucumbers into 1/4-inch thick half-moons. Chop tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion.
  2. In a small bowl or mason jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion in a large mixing bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently but thoroughly to coat.
  4. Crumble feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs if using. Toss gently to distribute without breaking down the feta.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or vinegar if desired. Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

If tomatoes are very juicy, drain excess liquid before adding feta to avoid a watery salad. Letting the salad rest for a few minutes enhances flavor. Use a sharp knife for clean cuts. Adjust honey in vinaigrette to balance acidity. For vegan option, replace feta with marinated tofu or nut cheese and use maple syrup.

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

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