Description
A fresh and vibrant Mediterranean cucumber tomato salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onion, herbs, and a tangy olive oil dressing. This light and refreshing salad is perfect as a side dish or a light meal, delivering authentic Mediterranean flavors in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or oregano, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese if using, and chopped fresh parsley and basil or oregano. Toss the ingredients gently to mix.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified and combined.
- Combine dressing and salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently and evenly until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
- Serve or chill: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its fresh flavors, or refrigerate and chill for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best taste and sweetness.
- Add pitted olives or chickpeas to enhance the Mediterranean flair and add extra texture.
- The salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours without losing its freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
