Authentic and Refreshing Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad
Prepare this classic, light, and fresh Mediterranean salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, feta cheese, and olives, dressed simply with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, chopped
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large bowl.
- Add the sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and Kalamata olives to the bowl with the vegetables.
- In a small separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until everything is lightly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use English or Persian cucumbers for fewer seeds and thinner skin.
- If you prefer a tangier dressing, substitute half of the olive oil with red wine vinegar.
- For best flavor, use good quality dried oregano.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 15