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Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
5 from 132 votes

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

This Mediterranean Cucumber Salad combines crisp Persian cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a bright dressing made from lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic. The fresh herbs parsley and mint add a vibrant herbal note that balances the salad’s fresh and salty flavors. Chilling the salad before serving allows the flavors to meld, making it ideal for a light side dish or a refreshing summer snack.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 158 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds cucumber halved, Persian
  • 7 ounces cherry tomato halved
  • ⅓ red onion diced
  • ⅓ cup kalamata olives halved
  • ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 ½ tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon mint chopped, fresh
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground

Instructions

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  1. Add all of the dressing ingredients to the bowl of a mini chopper or food processor.
  2. Blend until everything is fully combined and emulsified, then set aside while you assemble the salad.
  3. Slice cucumbers into half moons. Slice tomatoes and kalamata olives in half as well, then chop your red onion, parsley and mint.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add in the cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, red onion, mint and parsley.
  5. Pour the dressing over the top. Toss to combine, making sure everything is well coated.
  6. Add in the feta cheese and gently toss, just until combined. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • If Persian cucumbers are unavailable, quarter larger English cucumbers to approximate texture and size.

Nutrition Information

Calories 158kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158

% Daily Value*

Calories 158kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.