Description
Mediterranean Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. Perfectly suited for barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings, this salad combines crunchy cucumbers and juicy tomatoes with fragrant herbs for a delightful taste experience. It’s not only quick to prepare but also highly versatile; you can serve it as a side dish with grilled meats, include it in a mezze platter, or enjoy it on its own. With the option to customize with feta cheese, olives, or bell peppers, this healthy salad fits seamlessly into any meal plan while keeping calories low and flavor high.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers (diced)
- 2 cups diced grape tomatoes
- ½ cup red onion (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint (chopped)
- 4 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dice all vegetables. Optionally remove seeds from cucumbers and tomatoes for enhanced freshness.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, mint, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg