You know that I love the combination of cucumber, onion, and tomatoes in salads. This recipe is a variation on that theme, and this variation is loaded with so much flavor that it is guaranteed to wake up your palate. The Feta cheese ads a hint of tanginess and the crumbly texture lends itself perfectly to this salad. I even created my own vinaigrette to dress this salad.
The reason for the variation of my old standby recipe was threefold.
- I had some Feta Cheese that I needed to use up before it spoiled
- I didn’t have any Italian dressing and I didn’t want to go back to the store and spend more money.
- I was making a main dish recipe with Greek flavors, and I though a variation on my usual salad would make a better accompaniment for our dinner.
Baker’s Man and I are seriously in love with this recipe and are eager to make it again. In fact, we didn’t remember to take a photo until the salad was gone, so this photo isn’t actually of the recipe, but I bet my recipe would go well with some bell pepper and olives, too.Give our recipe for Cucumber, Tomato, and Feta Salad a try and let us know what you think by leaving a comment below.
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- 1 medium onion, diced ($0.19)
- 1 large cucumber, or two medium cucumbers, diced ($1.00)
- 2 - 3 tomatoes, diced ($0.60)
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled ($1.00)
- FOR THE DRESSING:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ($0.52)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar ($0.06)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano ($0.03)
- 1 teaspoon fresh, finely minced, garlic (two cloves) ($0.12)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard ($0.03)
- ¼ teaspoon salt ($0.02)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ($0.02)
- Place onion, cucumber, and tomatoes into a bowl.
- Put olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, finely minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper into a jar with a lid.
- Seal the jar and shake well to mix the ingredients together and to allow them to emulsify.
- Pour dressing over vegetables and store, covered, in the fridge until serving time.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the top with Feta cheese and toss well to incorporate.

Nutrition Facts |
Amount Per Serving |
Calories 223
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% Daily Value
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Total Fat 17.6g
23%
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Saturated Fat 5.1g
25%
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Trans Fat 0g
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Cholesterol 19mg
7%
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Sodium 408mg
18%
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Total Carbohydrates 0.0g
0%
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Dietary Fiber 3.2g
11%
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Sugars 7.5g
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Protein 5.7g
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Vitamin A 35%
Vitamin C 34%
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Calcium 12%
Iron 6%
|
Always a great combination and one that I make often though I have never added mustard to this salad’s dressing. Sounds like a great idea.. will try soon.
Thanks for sharing
The mustard seems to help with emulsification, and the dressing stays together better.