Tomato and Vegetable Salad with Feta

A bowl of Greek salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, black olives, red onions, and fresh mint leaves, with serving utensils resting on the side.

Tomato and Vegetable Salad with Feta

This tomato and vegetable salad with feta is crisp, fresh, and easy to throw together. Juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy feta make it light but satisfying. It works well as a side dish or a quick lunch.

Course Salad, Salads

Cuisine American, International

Keyword bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, chop, chopped salad, cucumber, fresh vegetables, homemade dressing, marinated vegetable salad, raw vegetable salad, salad, salad dressing, salad recipe, side dish, tomato, vegetable, vegetable salad, vegetable salad recipe, vinaigrette

Prep Time 10

Servings Servings

Calories 228kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

¼ Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons Vinegar your favorite
2 Pieces Garlic Cloves minced
1 teaspoon Oregano dried
1 teaspoon Mustard dijon
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Piece Cucumber deseeded and sliced thin
2 Pieces Green Bell Peppers chopped
3 Cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
1 Piece Feta block, chopped into cubes
1 Cup Red Onion sliced
1 Cup Olives Kalamata or black
1 Cup Mint fresh leaves

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Gather and prep all ingredients for the salad and dressing, including vegetables, feta, olives, mint, olive oil, vinegar, and seasonings. Having everything ready keeps assembly fast and easy.
Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully combined. Set aside to let the flavors blend.
Deseed and slice the cucumber, chop the bell pepper, halve the tomatoes, slice the red onion, and cube the feta. Keep olives and mint ready for topping.
Arrange all vegetables, feta, and olives in a large bowl or serving plate. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat without breaking the feta, then finish with oregano and fresh mint.

Notes

Use ripe, firm tomatoes: Fresh, ripe tomatoes give the salad the best flavor and juiciness. Avoid overly soft tomatoes, as they can make the salad watery.
Chill your ingredients: For a crisp, refreshing bite, refrigerate the vegetables before slicing. A cold salad is extra satisfying, especially on warm days.
Add feta just before serving: Mixing feta in at the end helps keep the cheese from breaking down too much. This also keeps the salad looking fresh and clean.
Toss gently with salad dressing: Use a light hand when mixing to avoid crushing the vegetables. A simple olive oil and lemon or vinegar dressing works best to highlight the natural flavors.

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