Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad
A simple, fresh salad featuring cucumber, tomato, feta, and a bright lemon-herb dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, chopped
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large bowl along with the sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese and Kalamata olives to the bowl. Toss lightly one more time.
- Stir in the fresh chopped mint, if using.
- Serve immediately, or chill for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For best texture, do not salt the vegetables until you add the dressing.
- You can substitute fresh parsley for mint if you prefer a different herb flavor.
- If you want a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar to the dressing mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 15