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Salata de Vara Romaneasca (Romanian Cucumber, Tomato, Feta, and Herb Summer Salad)

A delicious Romanian Summer Salad that is easy and cheap to put together. Goes well with any and all BBQ dishes!

Course Salad
Cuisine Eastern European, Romanian
Keyword feta, salad, side dish, summer, vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating/Resting Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Author Lillian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cucumbers
  • 1 lb tomatoes any kind work! I used beefsteak tomatoes.
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tbs white vinegar This is the go-to vinegar in Romania!!!
  • 3-4 large cloves garlic, minced through presser
  • 4 ounces feta cheese Note 1
  • 1 tsp table salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry your vegetables. Slice the ends off of the cucumber then cut in half length-wise. Lay the cucumber halves on their flat slide then put your knife to an angle and make long, angular cuts. Or you can cut them into half moons. You decide!

  2. For large, round tomatoes I like to slice them into thin wedges. If you are using small tomatoes just slice them in half.

  3. Add the sliced vegetables to a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped herbs, olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, feta, and salt. Use a spoon or similar tool to thoroughly combine the salad. You can eat it right then but it tastes better after it has marinated in a fridge for at least an hour. I love to serve it with grilled chicken, pork, or beef and plenty of crusty bread.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: I most often use Bulgarian feta that is sold in a brine. It has a much creamier texture than the dry, pre-crumbled feta sold in plastic tubs. If you cannot find Bulgarian feta then any other feta in brine will work.  

Storage: This salad will last up to 4 days in the fridge in a covered container.