Mediterranean-Style English Cucumber and Feta Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

A refreshing Mediterranean salad featuring crisp English cucumbers, tangy feta, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 15 minutes pairs English cucumber, feta cheese, red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, thinly sliced English cucumber
• 4 oz, crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 2 thinly sliced medium English cucumbers, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 thinly sliced small red onion.
2. Step 2: Add 4 oz crumbled feta cheese and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to enhance flavors.