Description
This Mediterranean Cucumber and Tomato Salad is a refreshing, healthy dish perfect for any meal. Packed with fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, it’s a simple yet flavorful salad that can be served chilled or at room temperature. The light olive oil and lemon dressing with oregano adds the perfect Mediterranean touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 cucumbers (preferably English or Greek), peeled and thinly sliced
- 2–3 large tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and diced tomatoes.
- Add the thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and tomato mixture, and toss to combine.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- If using, crumble the feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle with chopped parsley or dill.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Feta cheese adds a nice salty flavor to the salad, but it can be omitted for a lighter option.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or dill add a lovely finishing touch to this dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg