Greek tomato and cucumber salad combines fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta, and Kalamata olives with a light lemon-olive oil dressing. This easy salad is fresh, crisp, and goes great with any of the Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
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💡Recipe Overview
- Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes to prep
- Cooking Method: No-cook
- Dietary Info: Low-Carb, Primal, Ancestral diet
- Skill Level: Easy
What is an ancestral diet? Read my post on what nourishing foods are based on the traditional dietary principles of the Weston A. Price Foundation.
My go-to Greek Salad
I love this salad because it's fresh, crisp, and almost effortless. I’ve been making it for years, and it’s become my go-to side for any Greek or Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Whether I’m serving grilled meats or roasted vegetables, this salad just pairs perfectly and brings everything together.
If you love my Mediterranean chopped salad, you'll notice a lot of the same bright, vibrant flavors here - just with a simpler, classic twist that's great for everyday meals.
Over time, I’ve come to rely on it as a staple - it’s one of those recipes that never fails, and no matter the occasion, it adds brightness, crunch, and a little bit of Mediterranean flavor to the table.
Ingredients for Cucumber and Tomato Greek Salad
A fresh Greek salad has minimal ingredients. We start with crisp, seedless cucumbers like Persian cucumbers, but English cucumber works too. Ripe tomatoes, a red onion, and some fresh parsley. Crumbled feta cheese and Kalamata olives add that signature briny flavor. Tossed in a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and dried basil and oregano to bring everything together.
Substitutions and Variations
- Large cuts – If you want to make this salad ahead or you're short on time, cut the vegetables into larger pieces instead of a fine dice. Bigger cuts keep the cucumbers and tomatoes from releasing too much liquid, so the salad stays crisp longer.
How to Make Greek Tomato and Cucumber Salad
The complete printable recipe is below in the recipe card for your convenience. Follow these simple step-by-step instructions for the best results.
Step 1. Mix
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, and minced garlic.
Step 2. Combine
Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, feta, and olives to a large bowl, then pour the dressing over and stir until everything is coated.
Helpful Tips
- Cut everything the same size so each bite has a good mix of cucumber, tomato, onion, feta, and olives.
- Whisk the dressing well so the garlic and herbs are evenly mixed before pouring it over the salad.
- Keep the pieces a little larger to help prevent the salad from getting watery. In the video, the cucumber is spiralized and the tomatoes are cut into wedges.
💭Meal Prep Suggestion!
Dice all your vegetables ahead of time, but hold off on adding the dressing or mixing in the salt. Once salt hits the tomatoes and cucumbers, it draws out their juice, which can make the salad watery and dilute the flavors. Keep everything separate until just before serving, then toss with the dressing for a crisp, fresh, and perfectly balanced salad.
Serving Suggestions
Greek tomato and cucumber salad is a light, refreshing side that brightens any meal. This salad is great to serve with Greek or Mediterranean-inspired main courses like roasted rack of lamb, souvlaki, or lemon chicken and potatoes.
I've also served it with chimichurri chicken or roast whole chicken. It's an easy weeknight salad that goes with most main courses.
More Greek tomato and cucumber salad pairing suggestions:
- Chunky Mashed Potatoes with Red Skin30 Minutes
- Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin42 Minutes
- Garlic Butter Pasta15 Minutes
- Chicken Kotleti (Minced Chicken Cutlets)50 Minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
This salad is best enjoyed fresh and not stored for too long but if you do have leftovers, store Greek tomato and cucumber salad in an airtight container for up to 2 days. These glass snap containers are great for leftovers.
You can add other vegetables, but stick to mild, fresh options so they don’t overpower the classic flavors. Bell peppers, radishes, or thinly sliced zucchini can work nicely. Avoid strong or cooked vegetables, which can mask the bright cucumber, tomato, and feta combination. Keep the pieces small and toss them in lightly with the dressing to maintain balance.
Yes, you can use a regular cucumber, but keep in mind it will likely have more seeds and water than a Persian or English cucumber. To prevent your salad from getting soggy, slice the cucumber and scoop out the seeds before adding it to the salad. This keeps the texture crisp and avoids excess liquid.
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Printable Recipe
Greek Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 4 Persian cucumbers diced
- 4 medium tomatoes diced
- 1 small red onion diced
- ½ cup fresh feta cheese
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives cut into quarters
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley chopped finely
Greek Salad Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves minced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons sea salt, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and 2 garlic cloves. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the diced 4 Persian cucumbers, 4 medium tomatoes, 1 small red onion, ½ cup fresh feta cheese, and ¼ cup Kalamata olives.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine.
Notes
- Dice into uniform pieces. You want a good balance of cucumber, tomato, onion, feta, and olive in each bite.
- Whisk the dressing thoroughly before pouring it over the salad to make sure the garlic and herbs are evenly distributed.
- Consider cutting vegetables into larger pieces to help prevent a watery salad. In the video, the cucumber is spiralized, and the tomatoes are cut into wedges.
Melinda Bolling says
I really love Cucumbers & Tomatoes so I was happy to find these recipes.Can't wait to try them.
Gloria love says
Looks delicious and very easy to make, will make
Melinda Bolling says
I am Happy about finding these recipes.