Crisp Mediterranean salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a bright lemon-olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
2 large cucumbers, diced
3 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and prepare vegetables. Dice cucumbers, halve tomatoes, and thinly slice onions. Slice olives if using.
- Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives, and herbs in a large bowl. Add feta if desired.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving.