Authentic Greek Cucumber Salad

Large bowl filled with tossed Greek cucumber salad.

5 from 2 votes

Authentic Greek Cucumber Salad

Authentic Greek Cucumber Salad, also known as horiatiki, is a traditional Greek salad that is made in 10 minutes! This classic Mediterranean salad is loaded with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onions, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and a tangy homemade Greek dressing. One bite and you will have this salad on repeat!

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Dinner, lunch

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: mains

Calories: 351kcal

Author: Ruth Grindeland

Cost: $8

Equipment

1 Medium bowl
1 small whisk

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

2 large standard slicing cucumbers, seeded and cut into quarters
1 cup (139g) cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup (34g) Kalamata olives, sliced
½ cup (80g) red onion, sliced thin
¼ cup (38g) feta or vegan feta cheese crumbles
½ large lemon, squeezed

Dressing Ingredients

2 tablespoons (28g) extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon (15g) red wine vinegar
½ tablespoon (2.5g) oregano, dried (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
1 teaspoon (5g) dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Ingredient Preparation:

Cucumbers: Start by washing and drying the cucumbers. Cut them lengthwise and gently scoop out the seeds. Slice each half again lengthwise and then chop into quarter-sized pieces. In a traditional salad, the cucumbers are in large bite-sized chunks and not slices.
Tomatoes: Wash and pat dry with paper towels. If you're using Roma or larger tomatoes, cut them in half. Remove the seeds and the watery interior. Depending on the size and type of tomato, slice them into manageable, large chunks, but also bite-sized pieces.
Red Onion: Peel and slice the red onion into thin, long slices
Olives: If your olives are whole, slice them into smaller pieces. If your olives are pieces, you do not need to prepare.
Feta Cheese: If the feta cheese is in a block, crumble it into smaller pieces. You do not need to prepare if your feta cheese is already crumbled.

Dressing Preparation:

In a separate, small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients.

Combining the Ingredients and Dressing:

Place all the ingredients in a large bowl. Evenly pour the dressing over the top and gently toss everything together. Squeeze a small amount of fresh lemon over the top for a fresh flavor.

Notes

Substitution Suggestions

- Cheese: Goat cheese is an excellent substitution. If you want sharper flavors, try blue cheese! Both of these are available in vegan options.

- Olives: Out of Kalamata olives? Not your thing? No worries, use black olives instead.

Make-Ahead Instructions - Make the salad as normal without the dressing in an airtight container for up to three days. Then, before eating, pour the dressing and toss the ingredients together.

Refrigerator Instructions - If the salad has been dressed, eat within 24 hours.

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