Cucumbers with Olives
Bright, crisp, and packed with Mediterranean flair, this Cucumbers with Olives salad is the perfect quick and easy side dish for any occasion. Featuring crunchy cucumber slices, briny Kalamata olives, and a hint of zesty red onion, it’s all tied together with a vibrant lemon-garlic olive oil dressing. Fresh parsley adds a touch of herbaceous flavor, while the simple preparation ensures it’s ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Whether you’re planning a summer picnic, a light appetizer, or a complement to grilled mains, this refreshing cucumber olive salad will be a crowd-pleasing favorite. Vegan, gluten-free, and effortlessly elegant, it’s a versatile dish that celebrates fresh, wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Peel them partially, leaving some of the green skin intact for texture and color. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
Pit the Kalamata olives (if not already pitted) and slice them in halves or leave them whole, as desired.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and set it aside.
Thinly slice the red onion into very fine slivers, and optionally rinse under cold water to mellow its flavor.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, finely minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, and chopped parsley.
Pour the dressing over the salad, and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or refrigerate for up to one hour to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
808 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.1 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2628 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1337 mg | 28% | |
*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.
