Mediterranean Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta in a zesty lemon-herb dressing

# What You’ll 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 (optional)

→ 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 Steps:

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 (if using) to the bowl with the vegetables.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well blended and emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately, or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, no cooking required
  • The flavors actually get better after a short chill in the fridge
02 -
  • This salad needs at least 10 minutes of resting time for the flavors to marry properly
  • Don't skip the really good olive oil since it's the backbone of the whole dish
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create pretty ribbons instead of slices for a more elegant presentation
  • Let the dressed salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving for the best flavor

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