Mediterranean Cucumber Salad (Printable Format)
Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and feta with tangy lemon olive oil dressing
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, sliced
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
05 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
→ Dairy
06 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Fresh Herbs
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
→ Dressing
09 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 garlic clove, minced
12 - 1 tsp dried oregano
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, halved Kalamata olives, and diced red bell pepper.
02 - Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and fresh dill to the bowl with the vegetables.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well blended.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately, or chill for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- This salad comes together in literally 15 minutes but tastes like you spent hours planning something special
- The combination of cool crisp cucumbers with tangy feta and bright lemon hits every single craving when weather turns warm
02 -
- This salad actually gets better after about 15 minutes of sitting because the dressing softens the onions just enough
- The feta can get mushy if you make this too far ahead, so add it right before serving if you are prepping in advance
03 -
- Salt your sliced cucumbers and let them drain in a colander for 15 minutes if you want extra crispy results
- Let the dressed salad sit for those 15 minutes before serving so flavors can meld together