Mediterranean Cucumber Salad (Printable Version)

Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta tossed in a bright lemon-herb dressing for a refreshing Mediterranean dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, sliced
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
05 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced

→ Dairy

06 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Fresh Herbs

07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

→ Dressing

09 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 garlic clove, minced
12 - 1 tsp dried oregano
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, halved Kalamata olives, and diced red bell pepper.
02 - Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and fresh dill to the vegetable mixture.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately, or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes create this incredibly satisfying crunch in every bite
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but tastes like something from a proper Mediterranean restaurant
02 -
  • This salad tastes infinitely better after it's had ten to fifteen minutes to marinate—the vegetables soften slightly and really absorb the dressing
  • Don't add the dressing until right before serving, or your cucumbers will release water and turn everything soggy
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables into roughly the same size pieces so every forkful has the perfect ratio of ingredients
  • Use a vegetable peeler to strip away some of the cucumber skin in alternating strips for a prettier presentation

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