Sun Dried tomato salad with cucumber
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This scrumptious sun-dried tomato salad with cucumber and feta is tossed with a lemon garlic dressing. It’s fresh, flavorful, and super YUMMY.
A summer salad recipe that’s easy to make and ready in no time.
I’m not sure when my obsession with sun-dried tomatoes started, but I’m convinced they need to be in EVERYTHING. I used them for flavorful pasta, spread, and paste. But they’re also amazing in this salad, bruschetta, and pizza.
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I love their sweetness, umami flavor, soft texture, and the YUMMY factor they add to any dish. They’re also a super convenient all-year pantry staple
Today, I thought I would whip up a delightful sun-dried tomato salad that combines sweet tomatoes with crunchy cucumber and savory feta. And I’ve gotta say — this one turned out to be SO DELICIOUS.
In this salad recipe, the rich and sweet tomatoes are balanced with other flavors I love most: savory feta, fresh cucumber, and a lemon garlic dressing full of fresh basil that brings it all together.
You’ll love the different textures and big flavors. It’s also a breeze to jazz up with extra proteins, veggies, and it comes together in just 10 minutes or so.
Best of all, it’s super fresh and SO flavorful.
Make a big batch of this sun-dried tomato salad, and serve it with warm focaccia or these super easy Italian crostini – that’s a winner!
List of the ingredients
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Feta
- Fresh basil
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Honey & Dijon Mustard
- Garlic
- Lemon juice
- Salt & pepper
How to make sun-dried tomato salad
(Note: this is a quick description; the full recipe is at the bottom of the page)
- Place the sliced cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, and crumbled feta in a large salad bowl.
- Add the dressing ingredients to a glass jar and shake vigorously until emulsified.
- Pour over the salad and toss to combine. I recommend serving it with crostini, focaccia, or crusty panini rolls. It’s delicious!
Recipe Notes
Sun-dried tomato salad ingredients
Jarred sun-dried tomatoes: Use good-quality sun-dried tomatoes submerged in oil that are soft and full of flavor. If you have leftovers, check my roundup of recipes for more ideas to use this clever pantry staple.
Cucumber: English/Telegraph cucumbers are my go-to cucumber. They’re sweeter, and no need to peel or to deseed them. Persian/Lebanese cucumbers work fine, too, but I use two or even three as they are smaller.
Feta cheese: Buy a block of feta cheese and crumble it yourself – it’s a no-brainer. It’s cheaper, creamier, and tastes much better than pre-crumbled feta.
Dressing: I’ve used one of my favorite combinations of fruity extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice for acidity and freshness, garlic and Dijon mustard for flavor, and honey for sweetness and texture. I’ve also added plenty of shredded basil that pairs beautifully with the sun-dried tomatoes. I LOVED it!
Salt & pepper: The seasoning is essential to make the flavors pop, and I always recommend adjusting it to your liking before serving.
Sun-dried tomato salad variations
This simple summer salad is easy to customize with your favorite extras. Think of creamy avocado, fresh fennel, red onion, or black olives. For a more filling meal, toss in shredded grilled chicken or plant-based protein like chickpeas or white beans, or add grains like cooked quinoa or orzo.
Storage Tips
If you plan to make this sun-dried tomato salad ahead of time, I recommend making it on the day and adding the dressing just before serving. If you have salad leftovers, they keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Remember that the cucumber will continue to release excess water as it sits, making the salad a bit watery and dull.
Fresh & easy salads you’ll love!
- Cannellini bean salad
- Marinated tomato salad
- Salad with grapes
- Cabbage salad with apples
- Arugula pear salad
- Beetroot salad
- Artichoke salad
- Celery and parmesan salad
- Orange salad
- Beetroot orange salad
Lastly, I hope you’ll love this sun-dried tomato salad as much as we do. And if you have any questions, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, or tag a photo #theclevermeal on Instagram. I would love to hear from you!
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Sun-dried Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 1 long English cucumber
- ¾ cup (100 grams) sun-dried tomatoes
- ⅓ cup (50 grams) crumbled feta cheese
DRESSING
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, grated or pressed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- ½ scant teaspoon fine salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 basil leaves, shredded
Instructions
- Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice it into slices (about 3 mm/ 1/8" thick). Crumble the feta and chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Add the salad ingredients to a large bowl.
DRESSING
- Add the dressing ingredients to a jar with a tightly fitted lid. Shake vigorously until emulsified. Alternatively, whisk together the dressing ingredients into a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix very well to coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more fine salt if necessary. Then sprinkle with extra fresh basil and enjoy!
