Description
Mediterranean Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your table. This crisp salad features juicy cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, making it an ideal side for grilled meats, seafood, or as a light appetizer. Perfect for summer barbecues or busy weeknights, this dish comes together in just 15 minutes and can be customized with your favorite ingredients like olives and feta cheese. With its bright flavors and nutritious profile, you’ll find yourself reaching for this salad again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large fresh cucumbers (diced)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes (diced)
- ½ cup red onion (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 4 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Dice the cucumbers and tomatoes, and chop the onion, mint, and parsley.
- In a small bowl or mason jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until blended.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, mint leaves, and parsley. Pour in the dressing and mix until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg