Description
A vibrant, no-cook Mediterranean side dish combining crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant fresh herbs with a zesty white vinegar dressing. Quick to prepare yet bursting with flavor, this salad is perfect for summer meals and complements grilled meats, sandwiches, or vegan feasts.
Ingredients
4 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Dice cucumbers and place in a large bowl
Add halved cherry tomatoes and sliced red onion
Toss in chopped herbs
In a separate small bowl, whisk together white vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper
Pour dressing over salad and gently mix to combine
Chill for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors
Notes
Allow salad to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for optimal texture
Customize with additional herbs like basil or oregano
Add crumbled feta if dietary restrictions permit
Stores for 2 days in airtight container in refrigerator
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg