Description
Greek cucumber spirals shine in this refreshing Mediterranean-inspired salad. Crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and zesty herbs combine for a light, flavorful dish you’ll crave all summer long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers, spiralized
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 0.25 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.33 cup (80 ml) crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) kalmata olives, pitted and chopped
- 0.5 red bell pepper, chopped
- 0.33 cup (80 ml) olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced
- 1 garlic clove, grated or pressed
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Create a vibrant vinaigrette by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and minced garlic in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting the flavor profile as needed.
- Using a spiralizer, transform cucumber into delicate, ribbon-like strands, creating an elegant and textural base for the salad.
- Prepare additional salad components by chopping ripe tomatoes, thinly slicing red onion, dicing red bell pepper, and crumbling tangy feta cheese.
- Combine the spiralized cucumber, chopped vegetables, and olives in a large serving bowl, ensuring a colorful and diverse mixture.
- Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad, gently tossing all ingredients to ensure even coating and harmonious flavor distribution.
- Allow the salad to rest for 5-10 minutes at room temperature, enabling the ingredients to marinate and intensify their complementary tastes.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with additional cracked black pepper or fresh herbs if desired, for a refreshing and Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Notes
- Spiralize cucumbers quickly by using a sharp spiralizer tool for uniform, elegant cucumber noodles that absorb dressing beautifully.
- Chill ingredients before mixing to enhance flavor absorption and maintain crisp vegetable textures, creating a refreshing summer salad experience.
- Replace feta with dairy-free alternatives like nutritional yeast or cashew crumbles for vegan versions without compromising the Mediterranean taste profile.
- Drain excess liquid from tomatoes and cucumbers to prevent watery dressing and maintain the salad’s vibrant, crisp consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 427 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg