Mediterranean Diet Refreshing Cucumber Salad
Brighten up your meals with this Mediterranean Diet Refreshing Cucumber Salad, a vibrant and healthy dish that's bursting with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for hot summer days or anytime you crave a light yet satisfying side, this salad features crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion, all tossed with aromatic parsley and mint. A drizzle of tangy lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil creates a zesty dressing, while optional crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, salty punch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is an easy-to-make crowd pleaser that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or stands alone as a refreshing appetizer. Packed with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, it's a nutritious and delicious way to embrace clean eating and celebrate bold, fresh flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Start by washing the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes thoroughly under running water. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
Peel the cucumbers if desired, then slice them lengthwise. Remove the seeds by dragging a spoon down the middle of each half. Slice the cucumbers into thin half-moons.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. If they are particularly large, quarter them instead.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons.
Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves finely, and combine them in a small bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is well coated.
If using, crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad and toss gently again.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
761 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.5 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2570 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 940 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1968 mg | 42% | |
*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.
