Description
A refreshing and flavorful Mediterranean salad combining fresh vegetables, kalamata olives, and feta cheese with a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, this Greek Cucumber Salad is quick to prepare and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 English cucumber, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled or cubed
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber into ½ inch thick pieces.
- In a bowl, combine the cucumber, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh ingredients.
- Allow the salad to marinate for at least an hour before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing taste, especially on hot days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg