Authentic and Refreshing Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad
This is a classic, easy recipe for a Mediterranean cucumber and tomato salad, perfect as a light side dish or quick lunch.
- 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 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon 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 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, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and cheese mixture.
- Gently toss all ingredients until they are evenly coated.
- Stir in the fresh chopped parsley just before serving.
Notes
- Use English or Persian cucumbers for fewer seeds.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, you can substitute half of the lemon juice with red wine vinegar.
- For best flavor, let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving so the vegetables absorb the dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 15