This Greek Cucumber Salad is full of crunchy vegetables and fresh herbs and is great for outdoor parties or meal prep. In just 15 minutes, you'll have the perfect Mediterranean side dish on your table.
If it's minimal time and effort to add fresh ingredients to my meal, I'm in. If you're in meal prep mode, it's perfect alongside Greek turkey burgers or as a fresh side with your Greek turkey meatballs for the week.
A traditional Greek salad is my favorite way to combine fresh produce. When your party is already full of heavy desserts and grilled meats, this delicious salad is the light addition your summer barbecue needs.
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How to Make Greek Cucumber Salad
Step 1: Chop all your vegetables and combine in a large mixing bowl with feta and chopped parsley. Mix.
Step 2: In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, mix the dressing ingredients.
Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad.
Step 4: Toss salad to combine, serve and enjoy!
Sarah's Tips for the Freshest Greek Salad
- This easy salad is all about fresh vegetables. It's important to buy good quality produce from your local grocery store or farmers' market.
- Cucumbers retain water so I recommend consuming within 2 days. If you are making this cucumber salad ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, but remember to add the dressing before you serve it.
- If you are serving the same day, I like adding the salad dressing a couple of hours beforehand to let the tangy flavors sink into the vegetables.
How to Serve Greek Cucumber Salad
If you're making this Mediterranean cucumber salad into a full meal, pair it with juicy marinated grilled chicken.
Serve this Greek cucumber and tomato salad on warm nights alongside turkey smash burgers or top it with Mediterranean-style chicken thighs.
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Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red onion, diced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, cut into rings
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Begin by chopping all of the salad ingredients and then add them to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl or container, mix the dressing ingredients together and pour over the salad.
- Toss to combine and serve immediately.
Sarah's Tips
- This easy Greek cucumber salad recipe made without lettuce is all about raw, fresh vegetables. It's important to buy good quality produce from your local grocery store or farmers market.
- Cucumbers retain water so I recommend consuming within 2 days. If you are making this easy cucumber salad ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator but remember to add the dressing before you serve it.
- If you are serving the same day, I like adding the salad dressing a couple of hours beforehand to let the tangy flavors sink into the vegetables. Because fresh cucumbers and juicy tomatoes naturally let off their juices you don't need a ton of dressing.
- Check your seasoning. It's important to season your food according to your taste. Don't be afraid to taste and tweak the Greek salad dressing as you go.
Tools I Use for This Recipe
- Cutting board
- Small Bowl
Will says
Great. I salt the tomatoes and cucumbers beforehand to get rid of some of the water. Tastes great!
Sarah Hill says
Hi Will, great idea to salt the tomatoes and cucumber. I will have to do that next time I make it. Happy you enjoyed it 🙂