Albanian Tomato Cucumber Salad
Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Albanian Tomato Cucumber Salad is a simple yet refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onion, this salad is elevated with crumbled feta cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a delightful mix of textures and colors. A tangy dressing made from extra virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar ties it all together, while a hint of salt and black pepper adds just the right touch of seasoning. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is an ideal side dish for grilled meats or a standalone light lunch. Keep it in your repertoire for a healthy, flavorful salad that highlights the essence of Albanian cuisine. Keywords: Albanian salad recipe, tomato cucumber salad, easy Mediterranean salad, feta cheese salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 1 medium red onion
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley thoroughly under cold running water.
Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized wedges and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumbers if preferred, and slice them into thin rounds. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion, then add the slices to the salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks and sprinkle it over the vegetables in the bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and add it to the salad for a burst of flavor and color.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate it for 10-15 minutes before serving for a chilled, refreshing taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.1 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2362 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 662 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2280 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
