Garden Fresh Greek Cucumber Salad Recipe

There’s nothing quite like stepping outside into your garden (or local farmer’s market), gathering up ripe cucumbers, onions and juicy tomatoes, and turning them into something refreshing and vibrant. This Greek cucumber salad recipe captures that fresh‑off‑the‑vine magic—perfect for hot summer days, backyard BBQs, or lazy weekend lunches.

Why you’ll love it

• Ultra‑fresh & crunchy: Just cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and herbs—everything shines when it’s seasonal

• Customizable: Add feta, olives, herbs—make it as simple or bold as you like

Ingredients

(Serves about 4)

• 1-2 garden cucumbers

• 3–4 vine‑ripe tomatoes, I like romas, or cherry/grape tomatoes, quartered or halved

• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced or chopped

• Greek Salad Dressing, I used Kraft

• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

• Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

• Cheese tortelli, optional

Quick Steps

1. Chop the veggies: In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion.

2. Whisk the dressing: Olive oil, vinegar (or lemon), oregano, salt & pepper.

3. Toss it together: Pour dressing over vegetables and gently toss.

4. Add feta & olives: Sprinkle feta and olives last, then toss if desired.

5. Chill or serve immediately: Letting it rest 20–30 minutes softens flavors and lets juices meld, or serve right away while crisp Allrecipes+12Keeping It Simple Blog+12belleofthekitchen.com+12.

   
   

Tips & Twists

• Keep it crisp: Salting cucumber beforehand helps drain excess water and keeps it firm for longer Little Broken.

• Herb options: Try fresh dill, parsley, mint, or oregano depending on what you grow—or mix them all in for a herby punch oliveandmango.comSavvy Saving Couple.

• Add-ins: Red peppers, capers, grilled chicken, or crusty bread cubes (like in a Greek panzanella) turn it into a meal salad businessinsider.com.

• Make‑ahead magic: This salad keeps in the fridge for up to two days—just toss fresh before serving and maybe save a few herbs until the last minute Keeping It Simple BlogLittle Broken.

Why This Works

This salad is the kind of dish that greets the season: crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, a touch of tangy dressing, and the salty brightness of feta and olives. Greek salad traditions (like Horiatiki) revolve around letting simple, excellent ingredients shine, and this version is a perfect example Allrecipes+3en.wikipedia.org+3Better Homes & Gardens+3.

Serving Ideas

• As a side with grilled meats, fish, or roasted vegetables.

• With a chunk of crusty bread or pita to soak up the juices.

• Chilled, it’s also a light main course for lunch on warm days.

• Jazz it up with chickpeas or quinoa to make it more filling.

Final Thoughts

Fresh, easy, colorful—and flexible! Whether you're pulling ingredients from your garden or buying fresh at the store, this Greek cucumber salad delivers pure, vibrant flavor with minimal fuss. Try it solo, or build it into a Mediterranean spread—and enjoy the summer in each crunchy, herb‑flecked bite. 😋

Great summer salad recipe using fresh ingredients. It's definitely a crowd pleaser!

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1. Cook cheese tortellini based on package instructions.

2. Thin sliced cucumbers. I like to use this mandoline slicer.

3. Seed and dice tomatoes.

4. Dice red onion, or for thinner slices, use mandoline slicer.

5. Cut fresh basil.

6. Toss everything into a large bowl. Sprinkle feta cheese on top. Add Kraft Greek Salad dressing.