How long does the salad stay fresh?

It keeps in the fridge in an airtight container for about 2-3 days. The tomatoes release quite a bit of water as they sit with the dressing so the salad is the best on days 1-2.

Greek Cucumber Salad

Name: Greek Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced or chopped; 4-5 medium tomatoes, sliced or quartered; 1-2 green bell peppers, seeds removed and chopped or sliced; 1 cup whole or chopped pitted olives (kalamata or mixed); 400g block feta cheese, sliced into thin blocks or cubes; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 heaping tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano (or 1-2 tsp dried oregano); ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)

Description

This Greek Cucumber Salad is incredibly simple and packed with bright fresh flavors. It's great served as a light lunch or dinner or as a side. Try it with roasted fish, seafood, chicken, or any Greek dishes!

Ingredients

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1 English cucumber, thinly sliced or chopped
4-5 medium tomatoes, sliced or quartered
1-2 green bell peppers, seeds removed and chopped or sliced
1 cup whole or chopped pitted olives (kalamata or mixed)
400g block feta cheese, sliced into thin blocks or cubes
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 heaping tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano (or 1-2 tsp dried oregano)
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)

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Instructions

You can either layer the salad on a large serving platter or mix everything together in a large salad bowl. Depending on how you serve it, chop your vegetables accordingly. I usually do slice everything if the salad is served layered on a plate and chop if it’s in a bowl.
Layer the cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, and feta cheese on a platter or add everything to a bowl.
In a separate bowl or a jar, mix together olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh oregano, and ground pepper. I don’t add salt to the dressing because both the olives and feta are quite salty.
Pour the dressing over the salad and serve.

Notes

Storing: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. The tomatoes will release quite a bit of juice but the salad will still be good to eat.