Description
Mediterranean Cucumber Salad with Olives and Feta is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta, and briny olives. Perfect for summer barbecues or light family dinners, this no-cook salad bursts with flavor and color, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a delightful salad that’s both healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups English cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup black olives (Kalamata preferred), pitted
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or mint, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers under cold water and slice into thin rounds or half-moons.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely dice the red onion (soak in cold water for milder flavor if desired).
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, and crumbled feta.
- Add chopped fresh herbs to the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; drizzle over the salad.
- Toss gently to combine without mashing the feta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow the salad to sit for at least 15 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg