Description
A refreshing Mediterranean Cucumber Salad that combines fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and olives, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
- Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added crunch, include diced bell peppers or radishes.
- Substitute the feta cheese with crumbled goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg