Greek Style Cucumber Salad
Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Style Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion. Crisp cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives come together with tangy crumbles of feta cheese and thinly sliced red onion, all tossed in a zesty dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a hint of dried oregano. Garnished with fresh parsley, this no-cook salad is ready in just 15 minutes, making it the ideal side dish for summer barbecues, weeknight dinners, or meal prep. Gluten-free and packed with fresh ingredients, this salad delivers bright, bold flavors that transport your taste buds straight to the sunny shores of Greece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes.
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
Halve the cherry tomatoes or leave them whole if they are small.
Thinly slice the red onion into half-rings.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving for a more melded flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1096 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.3 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3917 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 799 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1378 mg | 29% | |
*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.
