Alexandria Salad

Bright, vibrant, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Alexandria Salad is the perfect refreshing side dish or light meal. This quick and easy salad combines crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty red onion, and a medley of fresh parsley and mint for a fragrant herbal base. Tossed with tangy feta cheese, briny Kalamata olives, and a zippy dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and a touch of ground cumin, every bite is a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes and no cooking required, this salad is ideal for busy weeknights, summer gatherings, or as a healthy addition to your spread. Serve it cold to let the flavors shine, and watch it become a staple on your table. Keywords: Alexandria Salad, Mediterranean salad, refreshing summer salad, easy no-cook recipes, healthy side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Cucumber
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 cup Parsley
• 0.5 cup Mint leaves
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Kalamata olives
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and mint leaves.

Step 2

Slice the cucumbers into half moons. If they have thick skins, consider peeling them first.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion into slivers.

Step 4

Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves, removing any tough stems.

Step 5

Crush or finely mince the garlic clove.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, mint leaves, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1010.5 grams (1010.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	898

Total Fat 75.60g	97%
Saturated Fat 18.40g	92%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 2808mg	122%
Total Carbohydrate 49.30g	18%
Dietary Fiber 16.80g	60%
Total Sugars 16.60g
Protein 21.20g	42%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 920mg	71%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 2106mg	45%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.7%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 20.5%