Description
Mediterranean Tomato and Cucumber Salad is the perfect dish to celebrate summer’s vibrant flavors. This refreshing salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, savory kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty dressing of red wine vinegar and lemon juice. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal addition to picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal on its own. The colorful ingredients not only create a visually stunning presentation but also offer a nutritious blend of vitamins and minerals. Enjoy this versatile salad as a side dish or as a healthy lunch option – your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups chopped cucumber
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives (pitted)
- 1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup crumbly feta cheese
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, kalamata olives, parsley, and basil.
- Drizzle the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil over the salad mixture. Stir well to ensure even coating.
- Gently fold in the feta cheese, being careful not to break it down too much.
- Serve immediately at room temperature or allow it to marinate for about 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg