Description
Italian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing summer recipe made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onion, fresh herbs, and a simple Italian dressing. This easy no-cook salad is light, flavorful, and perfect for BBQs, picnics, family dinners, or a quick healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
For the Italian Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional Additions
- Avocado slices
- Mini mozzarella balls
- Roasted bell peppers
- Grilled chicken
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and slice cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion. Add them to a large salad bowl.
- Add the toppings: Mix in olives, feta cheese, parsley, and basil with the vegetables.
- Make the dressing: Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Combine everything: Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are coated.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend. Serve cold as a refreshing summer side dish.
Notes
For the best texture, use fresh firm cucumbers and let the salad chill before serving. If preparing ahead, add feta cheese and dressing shortly before serving to keep the vegetables crisp. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Italian cucumber salad, cucumber tomato salad, summer salad recipe, refreshing cucumber salad, Mediterranean salad, easy side dish, BBQ salad