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    By Amy · Published: May 12, 2020 · Updated: Apr 21, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 8 Comments

    Greek Cucumber Salad

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    This flavorful Greek Cucumber Salad is prepared with fresh crisp cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, black olives and feta cheese tossed in an easy homemade Greek dressing.  It’s a satisfying and refreshing vegetable side dish!

    Overhead view of Greek cucumber salad in a glass bowl with wooden salad servers.

    This delicious salad requires just 15 minutes of prep time and is full of healthy veggies.  It’s definitely a must-make for spring and summer, but can be enjoyed year-round.

    It’s a perfect side dish for just about any main course, but I especially love it with grilled chicken and seafood!

    Front view of ingredients needed to make Greek cucumber salad.

    Your ingredient list is quite simple – the majority of what you will need you probably already have on-hand.

    Overhead view of salad ingredients in a bowl and dressing in a small bowl.

    How to Make Greek Cucumber Salad

    This couldn’t be any easier!  Simply combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, toss the salad ingredients together in a medium bowl, then drizzle the dressing over the salad.  Gently toss to coat as evenly as possible.

    Can I Make This Ahead of Time?

    This is best served immediately so that the cucumbers and onion are perfectly crisp.  If you decide to make it ahead of time, I’d add the tomatoes and feta cheese just before serving to prevent them from getting soggy.

    Overhead view of a bowl of Greek cucumber salad by a white towel.

    If you enjoy the simplicity and versatility of cucumber salads, be sure to also try my basic cucumber tomato salad, corn, tomato and cucumber salad and creamy cucumber tomato salad.

    Enjoy!

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    Greek Cucumber Salad

    This flavorful and satisfying side dish is prepared in just 15 minutes!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Greek
    Keyword: greek cucumber salad
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Author: Amy

    Ingredients

    For the dressing:

    • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon salt more or less, to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper more or less, to taste
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
    • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
    • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon honey

    For the salad:

    • 3 ½ cups sliced cucumbers about 1 large English cucumber or 2 regular size
    • 1 cup sliced red onion
    • 2 cups chopped Roma tomatoes about 4 Roma tomatoes
    • 1 small can sliced black olives 2.25 ounces drained weight
    • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

    Instructions

    • Prepare the dressing by whisking together apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, olive oil, oregano, garlic, lemon juice and honey in a small bowl.  Set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, add cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, black olives and feta cheese.  Gently toss to combine.  Drizzle dressing over salad and gently toss again to coat evenly.

    Notes

    • I choose to leave the cucumbers unpeeled, but they can be peeled.
    • This is best served immediately.  If you choose to make ahead, add the tomatoes and feta cheese just before serving and toss to combine.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1mg

    If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @TheBlondCook or tag #theblondcook!

    Originally published June 2014.  Updated with new photos, helpful tips, recipe revised and republished May 2020.

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    1. Casey Best says

      May 13, 2020 at 8:26 am

      5 stars
      I love this salad! I make it as a quick simple lunch. Thanks so much Amy! Awesome as always!

      Reply
    2. Christina F says

      August 11, 2018 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      I loved the recipe but added a few twists! Chopped fresh mint from my garden, omitted the poppy seeds, and , added some well as chickpeas for protein! The next time I may even add some yellow/red/orange sweet peppers!

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        August 13, 2018 at 8:57 am

        That sounds delicious, Christina! So happy to hear you enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Amy @ The Blond Cook says

      March 24, 2016 at 12:58 pm

      Thank you, Tally! It’s definitely one of my favorites!

      Reply
    4. sissoula says

      June 22, 2014 at 12:16 pm

      I am from Greece and this is the right Greek Salad!!! The only thing we add is a chopped green pepper and some oregano!!Perfect for a warm summer day!!

      Reply
    5. Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says

      June 16, 2014 at 6:38 pm

      I’m totally in LOVE with Greek salad! I think adding the olives was a very good choice. I got very relaxed just looking at that picture of your view from the houseboat. That is pretty fabulous!

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        June 16, 2014 at 6:48 pm

        Thank you Valerie! It was an awesome day out on the water. I could have eaten my weight in that salad he made! 🙂

        Reply
      • Windy says

        August 14, 2016 at 7:13 pm

        I use Kalamata olives, pitted and halved; red onion, and bell peppers in addition to the cuke, tomato, and feta, and I use a bottled parmesan italian dressing, delish.

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