Name: Bright & Zesty Mediterranean-Inspired Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 medium English cucumbers, finely diced; 1 small red onion, finely diced; 2 medium Roma tomatoes, finely diced (or 1 pint cherry/grape tomatoes, halved); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste); 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1
Finely dice the red onion and place it in a small bowl. Cover with cold water and let sit for 10 minutes to mellow its flavor. Drain well and pat dry.
2
While the onion soaks, finely dice the cucumbers and tomatoes. If using cherry or grape tomatoes, halve them. Finely chop the fresh cilantro. Combine all prepared vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
3
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4
Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables in the large bowl. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
5
For best flavor, cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. Toss again just before serving.

💡 Notes

For a little extra zing, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing. If you don't have fresh lemon, bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch, but fresh is always best. This salad is fantastic served with grilled chicken, fish, or as part of a mezze platter.

Bright & Zesty Mediterranean-Inspired Cucumber Salad