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mediterranean cucumber tomato salad in a white bowl with large spoon.

Mediterranean Tomato and Cucumber Salad


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Description

This Mediterranean Tomato and Cucumber Salad is so fresh and delicious with a homemade Mediterranean dressing! It only takes 15 minutes to make, and is a lot like a traditional Greek salad, but without the lettuce. Plus, no cooking in this recipe, just chopping.


Ingredients

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Mediterranean Dressing:

  • 1/4 olive oil
  • 1/8 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Cucumber Tomato Salad:

  • 1 English cucumber 
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 15 ounce can of garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed and dried
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped into strips (a chiffonade)
  • 5 ounces of grape tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup of red onion, sliced very thin
  • 1/4 cup jarred pepperoncini, seeds removed and sliced into rings
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Slice the cucumber lengthwise into 4 equal pieces. Then chop into 1.5 inch chunks (photo in step by step instructions above) Place the cucumber into a colander and sprinkle and toss with 1 teaspoon of salt. Toss and set aside to allow the water to draw out. 
  2. Into a small bowl or jar, add in the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil and salt and pepper. Whisk together or shake (if in a jar) and place in the fridge.
  3. Take a paper towel and pat dry the cucumbers. Into a large bowl, mix together cucumber, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, pepperoncini, red onion, fresh parsley and basil, and kalamata olives. Pour over the mediterranean dressing and toss to combine.
  4. Top the salad with feta cheese, serve and enjoy! 

Notes

  • You want to keep the ingredients really dry in this recipe. Make sure to pat dry the cucumbers after salting, and dry the garbanzo beans well after rinsing. 
  • One of my favorite things about this recipe is the way the produce is all cut differently. Spend the extra time chopping as noted, and it will be worth it!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: salad
  • Method: chopped
  • Cuisine: mediterranean, greek