• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Cooking Gorgeous
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Contact Us
    • Media Mentions
  • Recipe Index
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Snapchat
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Index
  • About
  • Media Mentions
  • Contact Us
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipe Index
    • About
    • Media Mentions
    • Contact Us
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Greek Cucumber Salad

    May 2, 2021 by Ayla Clulee 1 Comment

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Delicious, colourful, and refreshing Greek Cucumber Salad is a perfect side dish made with healthy ingredients such as cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, olives, and feta cheese. This simple dish is ready in 15 minutes and packed with lovely Mediterranean flavours.

    add the dressing to salad
    Jump to:
    • Why This Recipe Works?
    • Ingredients and Substitutes
    • How to Make Greek Cucumber Salad?
    • Related Recipes
    • Top Tip From the Chef
    • Greek Cucumber Salad

    This light and fresh Greek Cucumber Salad makes the perfect side to many Mediterranean dishes. You can also serve it on its own as a light meal or supper. It is made with a few good quality ingredients and doesn't need much preparation or fancy presentation.

    Why This Recipe Works?

    • It is healthy, colourful, refreshing and extremely delicious.
    • You can make it in just 15 minutes, no cooking required.
    • It is a great side to many dishes or summer BBQs but also can be served as a light meal on its own.
    • This Greek Cucumber Salad is not only delicious, but is a refreshing mix of vegetables, tangy feta cheese and a light dressing.

    Ingredients and Substitutes

    Ingredients for greek cucumber salad
    • Cucumbers - You can use half of a large cucumber if you can't find mini Persian cucumbers. If using large cucumbers, you might want to remove the seeds before cutting them.
    • Tomatoes - I prefer cherry tomatoes but you can use any firm, salad tomatoes you have in hand.
    • Lettuce - Although traditional Greek Salad doesn't contain any lettuce, I prefer adding it for extra crunchiness. Omit it and add extra cucumbers if you prefer.
    • Peppers - You can use any type of peppers you have in hand or leave it out.
    • Feta - For the best flavor, I highly recommend using a good quality full-fat Feta cheese. You can also use grilled halloumi.
    • Olives - Traditional Greek Salad use kalamata olives but I prefer black olives. You can omit it or use your favourite type!
    • Olive oil - Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil for the best results.
    • Vinegar - Red wine vinegar is traditionally used for the dressing but white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar works perfectly fine too.
    • Mustard - It is optional, I love the sharpness it adds to the Vinaigrette but you can leave it out.

    How to Make Greek Cucumber Salad?

    This is a very simple, straightforward recipe and to achieve the best results, you need to follow a few simple steps:

    • Prepare the Vegetables - Cut your vegetables the same size for a more impressive presentation or simply cut them in large chunks for a rustic look. Try and use fresh vegetables while they are still at their best.
    • Prepare the Vinaigrette - The most important ingredient of a salad is the dressing. To prepare the vinaigrette for Greek salad, in a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar and oregano. Slowly add the olive oil while still whisking until it forms a thick creamy sauce.
    dressing for the Greek Salad
    • Gently Combine the Vegetables with the Vinaigrette - In a large bowl or a plate, place the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, half of the feta cheese and herbs. Drizzle the vinaigrette on the vegetables and lightly toss using 2 wooden spoons or your fingers just to combine. Sprinkle the rest of the feta on top before serving.
    greek cucumber salad with lettuce

    Related Recipes

    For more delicious & healthy Mediterranean flavours why not try:

    • Yaprak Sarma - Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
    • Barbunya (Turkish Style Borlotti Beans)
    • Sekerpare (Turkish Semolina Cookies)
    • Potato Boulangere
    • Mediterranean Whipped Feta Dip
    • Mucver (Courgette Fritters)
    • Mediterranean Green Beans (Taze Fasulye)
    • Authentic Greek Moussaka
    • Classic Moules Marinieres (Mussels Marinara)
    How many calories are in Greek Salad?

    This salad is not only extremely delicious but also full of nutrition. And one generous portion of this healthy salad has only 273 kcal.

    What to serve with it?

    You can pair this refreshing salad with almost everything, especially with Mediterranean food. Why not try it with Islim Kebabi (Aubergine Meatball Wraps), Baked Prawns (Karides Guvec), Slow Cooked Lamb Ragu, Dutch Oven Roast Chicken or Baked Turkish Meatballs.

    What is Greek Salad dressing made of?

    A simple Greek Salad dressing is made with only red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and dried oregano. I prefer using Greek Vinaigrette for my Greek salad which is made with dijon mustard, red wine or white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, dried oregano and a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity.

    Top Tip From the Chef

    You can make the Greek Salad dressing ahead and keep it in the fridge for up to a week. Bring it to room temperature before using it for your salad.

    I hope you enjoy the process of making this colourful Greek Salad as much as you enjoy eating it! 🙂

    Bon appétit! / Afiyet olsun!

    Greek Salad with feta

    Greek Cucumber Salad

    This delicious Greek salad is healthy, colorful, and comes together in just a few minutes.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 273 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Measuring Spoons
    • 1 sharp knife
    • 1 Peeler
    • 1 Whisk Set

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the vinaigrette

    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar/apple cider vinegar)
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • pinch of sugar
    • pinch of salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    For the Salad

    • ½ iceberg lettuce or roman lettuce (washed and sliced)
    • 10 cherry tomatoes (cut in halves)
    • 1 small cucumber (cut in 2 cm dices or sliced ½ cm thickness)
    • ½ red onion (sliced)
    • 1 red bell pepper (cut in 2 cm dices)
    • 150 g feta cheese (cut in 2 cm dices)
    • 10 pitted olives
    • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
    • 1 tablespoon chopped mint

    Instructions
     

    • For the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, and oregano.
    • Slowly add the olive oil while still whisking until it forms a thick creamy sauce.
    • In a large bowl or a plate, place the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, half of the feta cheese, pitted olives, and herbs.
    • Drizzle the vinaigrette on the vegetables and lightly toss using 2 wooden spoons or your fingers just to combine.
    • Sprinkle the rest of the feta cubes on top before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 604mgPotassium: 372mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1847IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 228mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Easy Recipes, Mediterrenean Cuisine, Quick & Easy
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    FOOD SAFETY

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

    This post use affiliate links. This means that if you click on them and then buy something, we get a small amount of commission to keep the site running, but it doesn’t cost you anything more.

    Did you make this recipe?

    Please let me know how it turned out for you! Leave a comment below and tag @cookingorgeous on Instagram and hashtag it #cookingorgeous.

    « French Strawberry Custard Tart
    Cottage Pie »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Ayla

      August 03, 2021 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      Super delicious

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi! Thank you for visiting Cooking Gorgeous. My name is Ayla, and I’m a professional chef based in the UK. The kitchen is my happy place and cooking is my therapy. To me, food is more than ingredients and nutrition; it is a language of love, a way of expressing compassion.

    In Turkish culture, food is at the centre of every gathering: religious holidays, birthdays, celebrations, funerals and the list goes on. So, probably like many others, I love food. And not just the food itself, but also the process of preparing the food fascinated me from a very young age. 

    More about me →

    Popular

    • Apple and Blackberry Pie
    • Chocolate Pastry Rolls
    • Mucver (Courgette Fritters)
    • Turkish Rolls (Sigara Boregi)
    • Greek Moussaka (Musaka)
    • Spinach Borek (Ispanakli Borek)
    • Homemade Turkish Baklava Recipe
    • Kiymali Borek (Meat Borek)

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2021 Cooking Gorgeous

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Cookie settingsACCEPT
    Manage consent

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    Non-necessary
    Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
    SAVE & ACCEPT