Description
Mediterranean Cucumber Salad with Olives and Feta is a vibrant, refreshing dish that perfectly embodies summer. This salad features crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Bursting with flavor and color, it’s an ideal side for barbecues or a light meal any day of the week. Quick to prepare and satisfying, this salad will transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean coast.
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced cucumbers
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup pitted and sliced Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables: dice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, and herbs.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; pour over the salad.
- Gently toss until well combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added crunch, salt cucumbers briefly before mixing to draw out excess moisture. Customize by adding diced bell peppers or avocado for varied flavor profiles. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; keep dressing separate for best texture.