Description
Mediterranean cucumber salad blends crisp vegetables with zesty herbs for a refreshing side dish. Garden-fresh ingredients create a light, tangy experience you’ll crave as a perfect summer accompaniment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers (medium, thinly sliced)
- 3 tomatoes (medium, cut into wedges or chunks)
- 1 red onion (medium, thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup olive oil (60 ml / 2 fl oz)
- ¼ cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) (60 ml / 2 fl oz)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (or honey)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill (optional, chopped)
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions into thin, uniform pieces, ensuring balanced flavor and visual appeal.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano, parsley, and dill to craft a vibrant, aromatic dressing that will elevate the vegetable medley.
- Infusion Process: Gently pour the marinade over the sliced vegetables, carefully folding to coat each piece without damaging the delicate ingredients, allowing the flavors to intertwine.
- Flavor Development: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes, permitting the herbs and dressing to penetrate the vegetables, softening their texture and intensifying the overall taste profile.
- Final Presentation: Give the salad a gentle toss before serving to redistribute the herbs and ensure a consistent, zesty flavor throughout. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light summer accompaniment that showcases the brightness of fresh, seasonal produce.
Notes
- Slice Strategically: Use a sharp knife to create thin, uniform vegetable cuts for even marination and elegant presentation.
- Marinate Mindfully: Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, allowing flavors to develop and vegetables to slightly soften without losing crispness.
- Customize Creatively: Experiment with different herbs like basil or mint, or add feta cheese for extra tang and protein to make the salad more substantial.
- Serve Smartly: Drain excess marinade before serving to prevent a watery texture, ensuring each bite remains crisp and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg