Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
This refreshing Mediterranean cucumber salad is a quick and healthy dish made with crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a side or light meal!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Small bowl for dressing
- Knife
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 2-3 large English cucumbers or 6 Persian cucumbers
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- chopped fresh herbs parsley, dill, or mint
Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 clove garlic minced, optional
Instructions
- Wash and chop cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons. Halve cherry tomatoes and thinly slice onion (soak in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow).
- Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and olives in a mixing bowl. Toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic (if using).
- Drizzle dressing over salad, toss gently. Add feta and herbs last, then mix lightly once more.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh. To prep ahead, store veggies and dressing separately. Customize with avocado, chickpeas, or grains. Skip feta for a vegan version.