Description
A light and refreshing Greek cucumber salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and vibrant bell peppers, all tossed in a zesty lemon and oregano dressing.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 tbsp (24 ml) minced red onion
- 3/4 tsp (3 ml) chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tbsp (15 g) lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp (7 g) olive oil
- 1/8 tsp (pinch) salt
- 2 cups (300 g) thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 cup (150 g) quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (75 g) thinly sliced bell pepper strips
- Optional: chopped Kalamata olives
- Optional: crumbled feta cheese
- Optional: chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the minced red onion, chopped fresh oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Mix well to create the dressing.
- Add the thinly sliced cucumber, quartered cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper strips to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated with the dressing.
- If desired, add chopped Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese for additional flavor. You can also add chopped parsley if preferred.
- Refrigerate the salad until ready to serve. This allows the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until serving, making it perfect for picnics or parties. Fresh oregano is recommended for the best flavor. Consider adding Kalamata olives and feta cheese for a more traditional Greek taste. The recipe is easily adjustable to serve more people.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0