Authentic and Refreshing Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad
Prepare this classic, no-cook salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, salty feta, and olives tossed in a simple lemon-herb dressing. It is a light side dish perfect for warm weather.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, chopped
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.
- In a small separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and cheese mixture.
- Gently toss all ingredients until they are evenly coated.
- Stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and thinner skin, or peel them if the skin is thick.
- For stronger flavor, let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- If you prefer a tangier dressing, substitute 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice with red wine vinegar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 20