Description
This simple Mediterranean Cucumber Salad is light, crisp, and incredibly refreshing. Made with Persian cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, red onion, and fresh parsley, it’s tossed in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing. It’s the perfect go-to salad when you want something quick, healthy, and full of bright Mediterranean flavors. Serve it as a side dish, a picnic favorite, or a light lunch on warm days.
Ingredients
1 lb Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 lb Roma tomatoes, chopped
⅓ lb red onion, finely diced
1.5 oz fresh parsley, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and dry all the produce. Thinly slice the cucumbers (leave the skin on), chop the Roma tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion. Mince the fresh parsley and set aside. -
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. -
Combine and Toss
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. -
Chill and Serve
Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully while keeping the vegetables crisp.
Notes
For extra crunch, lightly salt the cucumbers and let them sit for 10–15 minutes in a colander, then pat dry before mixing.
This salad is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Add crumbled feta, olives, or chickpeas if you’d like to make it more hearty or traditional.
This simple version is great for potlucks, picnics, or pairing with grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
Keywords: simple mediterranean cucumber salad, vegan cucumber salad, lemon olive oil salad, roma tomato salad, easy mediterranean salad, refreshing summer salad, healthy side dish, cucumber tomato onion salad