Tomato Cucumber and Feta Salad with Lemon Verbena

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Tomato Cucumber and Feta Salad with Lemon Verbena is the perfect dish for warm-weather dining. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp English cucumbers, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, the salad is elevated by the delicate herbal notes of finely chopped lemon verbena. A zesty dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey brings everything together in a vibrant symphony of taste. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this wholesome summer salad is ideal for quick lunches, outdoor gatherings, or as a light side dish. Serve it immediately for peak freshness or let the flavors meld in the fridge for an hour before enjoying!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 whole English cucumber
• 0.5 cups feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 whole red onion
• 2 tablespoons lemon verbena leaves, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel the English cucumber partially (leaving some of the skin for texture) and slice it into thin rounds. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Finely chop the lemon verbena leaves and stir them into the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat evenly.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and gently mix to combine, being careful not to break up the cheese too much.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Garnish with a few whole lemon verbena leaves if desired before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(843.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	824.1

Total Fat 67.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 1586.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 22.9g
Protein 22.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 661.1mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 1331.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.9%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 18.7%