Greek Style Cucumber Salad
Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Style Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion. Crisp cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives come together with tangy crumbles of feta cheese and thinly sliced red onion, all tossed in a zesty dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a hint of dried oregano. Garnished with fresh parsley, this no-cook salad is ready in just 15 minutes, making it the ideal side dish for summer barbecues, weeknight dinners, or meal prep. Gluten-free and packed with fresh ingredients, this salad delivers bright, bold flavors that transport your taste buds straight to the sunny shores of Greece!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes.
Step 2
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes or leave them whole if they are small.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red onion into half-rings.
Step 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
Step 6
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad mixture.
Step 7
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 9
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.
Step 10
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving for a more melded flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 992.7 grams (992.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1096 |
| Total Fat 97.30g | 125% |
| Saturated Fat 24.90g | 124% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium 3917mg | 170% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42.50g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.90g | 50% |
| Total Sugars 15.40g | |
| Protein 21.60g | 43% |
| Vitamin D 18IU | 90% |
| Calcium 799mg | 61% |
| Iron 7mg | 41% |
| Potassium 1378mg | 29% |
Source of Calories