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Mediterranean salad in a glass bowl with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onion slices, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives on a wooden table.

Mediterranean Salad with Crisp Cucumber, Juicy Tomato & Red Onion

A fresh, crunchy Mediterranean-style salad made with crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, and sharp red onion tossed in a simple lemon and olive oil dressing. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect as a quick side dish or an easy healthy meal base.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cucumbers
  • 2 cups tomatoes
  • ½ cup red onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup feta cheese
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives

Method
 

  1. Dice the cucumbers into small chunks.
  2. Chop the tomatoes into bite-size pieces.
  3. Thinly slice the red onion.
  4. Add cucumber, tomato, and onion to a bowl.
  5. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad.
  6. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  7. Toss gently until evenly coated.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes (optional) before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley, mint, or dill.
  • Add chickpeas for a more filling salad.
  • Bell peppers make it crunchier and more colorful.
  • Best served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.