Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with classic flavors, this Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant combination of crisp English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives. Enhanced with fragrant parsley, thinly sliced red onion, and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing, this no-cook salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it the ultimate quick and healthy side dish. Perfect for summer gatherings, light lunches, or as a versatile companion to grilled proteins, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is both visually stunning and packed with wholesome ingredients. Variations in texture and bold flavors ensure it will be a crowd-pleaser, whether served fresh or chilled. Ideal for anyone seeking an easy and flavorful recipe to highlight the essence of Mediterranean cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley.
Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, then cut it into thin half-moon slices.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, or quarter them if they are larger.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moon shapes.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and parsley.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are coated evenly.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.1 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3496 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 618 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1460 mg | 31% | |
*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.
