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Mediterranean Cucumber and Olive Salad

A refreshing salad featuring crunchy cucumbers, briny Kalamata olives, and zesty herbs, perfect for summer meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the salad
  • 2 large large cucumbers, sliced Choose fresh, firm cucumbers.
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved You can experiment with different types of olives for flavor.
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced Soak in cold water if too strong.
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Fresh herbs elevate the flavor.
For the dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil Use high-quality extra virgin for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Adjust to taste for tanginess.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into rounds or half-moons.
  2. Slice the red onion thinly, soaking in cold water if desired.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, Kalamata olives, and red onion.
Making the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Final Assembly
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine.
  2. Add in the fresh parsley and toss again for even distribution.
Serving
  1. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Enjoy with your favorite Mediterranean dishes!

Notes

For best freshness, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Avoid reheating to maintain crispness.