Description
This Mediterranean cucumber salad is crisp, vibrant, and full of flavor. Perfect for summer lunches, dinner sides, or picnics, it combines fresh cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta, and briny olives, all tossed in a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. Each bite is refreshing, balanced, and utterly satisfying. Quick to prepare and versatile, it’s a salad you’ll make over and over again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped (optional)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Optional: toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and slice cucumbers and cherry tomatoes; place in a large bowl.
- Finely chop parsley, dill, and mint; add to the bowl.
- Crumble feta cheese over the salad and add olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Optional: sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top before serving.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Salt cucumbers lightly and let sit to avoid watery salad.
- Add dressing just before serving if storing for later.
- Experiment with different herbs or cheeses to customize flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad / Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 12mg