Description
Mediterranean Cucumber Salad with Olives and Feta is a refreshing, flavorful dish that embodies the essence of summer. This vibrant salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all harmonized with a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for picnics or light lunches, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also a feast for the senses, capturing the spirit of Mediterranean cuisine in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into half-moons and halve or quarter cherry tomatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil until well combined. Pour over the salad mixture.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top and gently toss everything together until coated.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg