Authentic and Refreshing Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad
Make this classic, no-cook Mediterranean salad using fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, and olives with a simple lemon-oregano dressing. It is a light side dish perfect for warm weather.
- 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 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large bowl.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese, halved Kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the vegetables.
- In a small separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make 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.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, you can substitute half of the lemon juice with red wine vinegar.
- For best flavor, use high-quality Greek oregano.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 15