Description
A refreshing and vibrant Greek Cucumber Salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy roma tomatoes, tangy red onions, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty Greek lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light appetizer or a side dish to complement Mediterranean meals.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers, sliced
- 4 roma tomatoes, sliced
- ~1 cup sliced red onions
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup black olives, drained and halved
Greek Lemon Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1-2 lemons)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup or honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Vinaigrette. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, pure maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to create a balanced and flavorful dressing.
- Slice Vegetables. Slice the cucumbers and roma tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onions. Drain the black olives and slice them in halves to release their briny flavor evenly throughout the salad.
- Toss Salad. Place all the sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and olives into a large bowl that allows easy tossing. Drizzle the prepared Greek lemon vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently but thoroughly to ensure every piece is coated with the dressing.
- Add Feta Cheese. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad as a finishing touch to add a creamy and tangy contrast to the fresh vegetables and vinaigrette.
- Serve and Enjoy. Serve the salad fresh as a side dish to grilled meats or as a light appetizer. Enjoy the bright and fresh flavors immediately for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, high-quality cucumbers and ripe roma tomatoes.
- The salad can be prepared ahead of time, but add the feta cheese just before serving to maintain its texture.
- Adjust the sweetness of the vinaigrette by adding more or less maple syrup or honey according to your preference.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
