Greek Cucumber Salad
Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with this refreshing and vibrant Greek Cucumber Salad! Bursting with the crisp crunch of English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and the tangy zest of red onion, this salad is elevated by briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbles of feta cheese. A simple yet flavorful dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and dried oregano brings everything together, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a delightful finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this wholesome salad is perfect as a light, healthy side dish or a stand-alone meal on a warm day. Impress your guests and enjoy a taste of Greece from the comfort of your home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 75 grams Kalamata olives
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place both the cucumber slices and tomatoes into a large salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the bowl with the cucumbers and tomatoes.
Pit the Kalamata olives if needed, and add them to the salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetable mixture in the bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Greek Cucumber Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.3 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3299 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 687 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1300 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.
