Easy Mediterranean Tomato and Cucumber Salad
This Mediterranean cucumber tomato salad is fresh, vibrant, and made with simple ingredients like tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, and a bright lemon dressing. It’s a quick no-lettuce salad that comes together in minutes and pairs perfectly with grilled meats, hummus, or pita.
Servings 4
Calories 120kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ¼ medium red oinoin
- ¼ cup kalamata olives (pitted) optional
- 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley
Lemon Dressing
- 1 large lemon, juiced 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Start by cutting the cucumber into bite size pieces. Don't make them too small or they can get soggy quickly.1 large English cucumber
- Cut the tomatoes in half.1 pint cherry tomatoes
- Chop the parsley. You can make this as finely chopped as you prefer.2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley
- Finely dice the red onion. I like to chop this pretty fine so it incorporates throughout the salad.¼ medium red oinoin
- Slice the kalamata olives in half or give them a rough dice so they incorporate well throughout the salad.¼ cup kalamata olives (pitted)
- Make the lemon dressing. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, garlic powder and italian seasoning to a bowl. Whisk well with a fork to combine.1 large lemon, juiced, 2 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning
- Add the veggies to a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the veggies and toss well to coat them.
Notes
Top tips
- Use the right cucumber: If using a thick-skinned cucumber, peel some or all of the skin and remove large seeds before chopping.
- Let flavors develop: For the best taste, let the salad sit for an hour before serving.
Storing leftovers
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for about 2 days, though the cucumbers will soften slightly as they absorb the dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g
