15-Minute Mediterranean Cucumber Salad Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Mediterranean Cucumber Salad that combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and aromatic herbs, all tossed in a light olive oil and white wine vinegar dressing. Perfect as a quick, healthy side dish or a light lunch, this salad is easy to prepare and full of fresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup finely chopped mint
- ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
Salad
- 2 English or seedless cucumbers, quartered and sliced to ½ inch
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup halved kalamata olives
- 1 cup finely diced red onion (about half a large onion)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, finely chopped mint, finely chopped parsley, kosher salt, and ground pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the dressing is well emulsified.
- Assemble the salad: Add the quartered and sliced cucumbers, halved grape or cherry tomatoes, halved kalamata olives, and finely diced red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Season and chill: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning by adding more vinegar, salt, or pepper as desired to enhance the flavor. Transfer the salad to the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best taste.
Notes
- For extra freshness, add chopped fresh dill or oregano if desired.
- Use a sharp knife to dice the onions finely to avoid overpowering the salad.
- This salad is best served chilled but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To make it vegan and gluten-free, simply follow the recipe as is, since it contains no animal products or gluten.
