Mediterranean Cucumber Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Lemon Vinaigrette

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Mediterranean Cucumber Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Lemon Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect fresh, simple side dish for the summertime. Toss cucumbers and tomatoes in a bright lemony vinaigrette with fresh herbs, finish with feta crumbles and serve with your favorite summer dishes.

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 317kcal

Ingredients

Salad

3 large cucumbers
12 oz. mini heirloom tomatoes
3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese for serving

Vinaigrette

½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Instructions

Make the vinaigrette

In a mason jar, measure in the ½ cup extra virgin olive oil and ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Add the 1 tablespoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary and ¼ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme.
Shake until combined, then set aside.

Make the salad

Peel the 3 large cucumbers using a vegetable peeler.
Use the prongs of a fork to create ridges on the cucumber before slicing. This will help the dressing soak into the cucumbers.
Slice the 12 oz. mini heirloom tomatoes in half (or quarters, depending on their size).
Place the cucumbers and tomatoes in a large bowl.
Pour the prepared dressing over them. The salad can be served immediately or you can chill it, then serve. (If you chill the salad, the texture changes, and the cucumbers and tomatoes soften up in the vinaigrette, and they’re gorgeous.)
When serving, sprinkle 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese onto the salad, and enjoy.

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