Description
This refreshing Mediterranean-inspired salad is a perfect side dish for any occasion. It features crisp English cucumbers, juicy Roma tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives, all tossed in a bright, zesty vinaigrette made with high-quality olive oil and lemon juice. Topped with a generous amount of crumbled feta cheese, this vibrant and healthy salad captures the essence of summer produce in every bite, making it an effortlessly elegant addition to your table.
Ingredients
2 large English cucumbers
4 medium Roma tomatoes
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.
Slice the cucumbers into half-inch thick half-moons.
Chop the Roma tomatoes into bite-sized chunks.
Thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for ten minutes to reduce acidity.
Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions in a large mixing bowl.
Add the pitted Kalamata olives to the bowl.
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano in a small container.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables just before serving.
Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
Notes
Use English cucumbers for the best texture as they have thinner skin and fewer seeds. Rub the dried oregano between your palms before adding it to the dressing to release the essential oils for extra fragrance. The red onion soak is optional but highly recommended to mellow the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Baking
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg