Greek Cucumber Summer Salad

Cool, crisp, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this Greek Cucumber Summer Salad is the ultimate no-cook dish for sunny days. Featuring fresh cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this vibrant salad is complemented by a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and aromatic dried oregano. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free, vegetarian recipe is as simple as it is delicious. Serve it as a refreshing side dish at barbecues, picnics, or light lunches, and elevate it with a sprinkle of fresh dill for an added burst of flavor. Healthy, flavorful, and easy, this Greek-inspired salad is the perfect go-to dish for summer gatherings!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large (English or Persian) cucumber
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium-sized red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.75 cup (crumbled) feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon (chopped, optional) fresh dill
• 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground, adjust to taste) black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumbers and slice them into half-moons (about 1/4-inch thick). If using large cucumbers with tough skin or large seeds, consider peeling or seeding them first.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half-moons. Add the onion slices to the bowl with the cucumbers and tomatoes.

Step 4

Add the kalamata olives to the bowl. If desired, slice them in half for easier eating.

Step 5

Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables in the bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are coated.

Step 8

If using fresh dill, sprinkle it over the salad as a final garnish.

Step 9

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1386.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1153.2

Total Fat 97.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 100.1mg	0%
Sodium 3921.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 22.0g
Protein 24.0g	0%

Vitamin D 18IU	0%
Calcium 856.2mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 1916.3mg	0%

*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: 73.1%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 18.9%