Mediterranean Tomato Cucumber Feta Bowl (Printable)
Vibrant Mediterranean bowl with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, and aromatic oregano.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 large cucumber, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
→ Dairy
05 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
→ Herbs & Seasonings
06 - 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
07 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
→ Dressing
10 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
12 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
13 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.
04 - Add the crumbled feta and fresh oregano (and parsley, if using). Toss very gently to mix, taking care not to break up the feta too much.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally 15 minutes with zero cooking involved
- The flavors somehow taste better after sitting for 20 minutes making it perfect for prep ahead meals
02 -
- Letting the salad sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving transforms it completely as the vegetables release their juices into the dressing
- Do not add the feta until right before serving or it will become soft and lose its satisfying crumbly texture
03 -
- Use a serrated knife to halve the cherry tomatoes to keep them from squishing and releasing too much juice
- Let your feta come to room temperature before crumbling it for the creamiest texture