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Fresh Low-Carb Greek Salad with Feta

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A quick, fresh, and wholesome low-carb Greek salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny feta, and a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for light meals and easy to prepare in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers (English or Persian), sliced thin
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes (Roma or vine-ripened), chopped
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 5 oz (140 g) feta cheese, crumbled (preferably block feta)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Slice cucumbers thinly (about ¼ inch / 6 mm thick). Chop tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion for a mild crunch. If raw onion feels too sharp, soak slices in cold water for 5 minutes then drain.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and Kalamata olives. Toss gently to mix.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified and slightly thickened.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss carefully to coat everything evenly without bruising the tomatoes.
  5. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley on top. Give the salad one gentle toss or leave as a topping for a rustic look.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or lemon juice if needed. Serve immediately for the freshest crunch or let rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.

Notes

Slice cucumbers thinly to keep the salad light and refreshing. Use block feta and crumble it yourself for better texture and moisture. Soak raw onion slices in cold water if you prefer milder flavor. Keep dressing separate if preparing ahead to avoid sogginess. Chill salad bowl before assembling for extra crispness.

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Keywords: low-carb, Greek salad, feta, healthy, quick, easy, fresh, lemon dressing, keto-friendly

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