Greek Cucumber Tomato and Red Onion Salad with Yogurt Mint Dressing and Feta Cheese is the perfect side dish for grilled meat, poultry or fish. Enjoy it on it's own or pop it in a pita and you've got a great lunch!
The inspiration behind this recipe:
I spent the better part of today chopping, digging and pruning herbs that have gotten away from me because now I'm more interested in blogging than doing anything else.
It was tough chopping and pruning back what one sometimes has to pay $3 for at the market for a tiny sprig in the winter. However, I kept in mind I was doing it for their (and my) own good. If you let herbs flower and go to seed, they're done. Keep them trimmed and you'll have full-flavored herbalicious goodness all season long!
As I was chopping away at all the herbs, the mint especially broke my heart and I was determined to do something with it besides fuel our compost pile.
Hence, this Greek Cucumber Tomato and Red Onion Salad with Yogurt Mint Dressing and Feta Cheese was born.
Greek tzatziki sauce with cucumber, mint and yogurt is one of my favorites for numerous uses like sandwiches and dips. Love Greek yogurt and always have it on hand, so why not add tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese and make it a salad?
Going to be making this salad A LOT this summer!
This cucumber tomato salad is the only thing grilled meats, poultry and fish needs on the side. However, it does not keep well as the cucumbers, tomatoes and yogurt begin to weep and separate after about 30 minutes. So, get things chopped, mix up the dressing and then combine just before serving.
Enjoy!
More summery salad recipes you're sure to love:
- Easy Fresh Tomato Salads
- Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
- Cauliflower Artichoke Tabbouleh
- Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad
- Quinoa Tabbouleh with Grilled Vegetables
- Greek Vegetable Salad with Marinated Feta Cheese
- Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Salad
- Mediterranean Barley Salad with Green Beans, Red Bell Pepper, Olives and Feta Cheese
Greek Cucumber Tomato and Red Onion Salad
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers - quartered lengthwise, seeded and sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 3 medium tomatoes - seeded and chopped
- ½ medium red onion - chopped
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt - fat-free, low-fat or regular
- 3 large cloves garlic - coarsely chopped
- ½ large lemon - juiced (2-3 tablespoons)
- ½ cup mint leaves - loosely packed plus more sliced leaves for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Combine chopped cucumber, tomatoes and red onion in a bowl. Set aside.
- Combine yogurt, garlic, lemon, mint, and salt and black pepper in a mini food processor or blender. Process until smooth.
- Pour over vegetables, add feta cheese and toss.
- Garnish with thinly sliced mint leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
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Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
Loving all the fresh flavors here. I'm sure they just jump right out of that bowl!
Matt @ Plating Pixels says
Looks so fresh and healthy! Would be perfect for summer.
Cynthia/what a girl eats says
One of my favorite salads in the summer, especially since I grow my own tomatoes, cucumbers and mint! Part Greek salad, part middle eastern! Your pictures are lovely!
fabiola@notjustbaked says
This looks so fresh and great for a BBQ I'm having tomorrow!
Susan says
Salads like this are my go-to during the summer! They are easy, fresh and delicious! Now I need to add in some yogurt next time around!
Megan Keno says
So colorful! Can't wait to try this one.
Bonnie says
This looks delicious! It was so fun meeting your at Indulge PDX Conference. Your site is beautiful!
Carol says
Thanks, Bonnie! Great meeting you, too!
Joe says
This salad looks great Carol. Got to try it!
Carol says
Thanks, Joe! Do let me know how you liked it.
Ohmydish says
Hi Carol! Do you think I can substitute the cucumber with avocado? Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe
Carol says
I think you could, but it would lack texture and "crunch." Thanks for your question!
Ohmydish says
Hi Carol! Do you think I can substitute the cucumber with avocado? Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe
Kirsten says
Carol,
I've got my mint penned in between the house and the driveway, and so far it's staying contained. I was delighted to see the first shoots a couple of weeks ago, and now there's enough for a harvest.
This salad looks lovely--just the ticket for summer.
Thanks!
Carol says
Kirsten, Great idea! We have a lot of trees on our lot so we beg and steal any sunshine possible for our herb and vegetable gardens.
Elizabeth says
Love this simple, elegant side dish for barbecues this summer, Carol. As always, your photographs are lovely. Pinned!
Elizabeth says
Love this simple, elegant side dish for barbecues this summer, Carol. As always, your photographs are lovely. Pinned!