Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

This Keto Mediterranean Cucumber Salad has an entire symphony of flavors and textures. It’s a bright and refreshing salad tossed in an easy homemade tangy dressing.

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad with chopped parsley on top
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❤️ Why You’ll Love this Mediterranean Cucumber Salad Recipe

  • Crisp and refreshing summer salad
  • Great combination of textures and flavors
  • Tossed in an easy homemade tangy dressing
  • Made in less than 15 minutes
spoonful of Mediterranean Cucumber Salad with chopped parsley on top

This Keto Mediterranean cucumber salad recipe features a delightful combination of fresh and tangy flavors that will leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied. Cool, crisp cucumbers take center stage in this salad. They provide the perfect crunch and plenty of nutrition and hydration, ideal for hot summer days.

They’re combined with juicy tomatoes and creamy feta, then tossed together with a homemade tangy dressing that gives the salad an amazing pop of fresh lemony herb flavors.

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Because this tomato cucumber onion Mediterranean salad is so light and refreshing, it’s a great option for those times when you need a much-needed break from heavier, richer dishes.

If you’re in the mood for tasty cucumber recipes, you should also check out these Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites and this zesty Thai Cucumber Salad.

🛒 What’s in Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

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How to Make Mediterranean Salad Dressing

Add all of the dressing ingredients to the bowl of a mini chopper or food processor.

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad dressing ingredients in mini chopped bowl

Blend until everything is fully combined and emulsified, then set aside while you assemble the salad.

Tip: If you don’t have a mini chopper or food processor, you can use an immersion blender. If you don’t have either, you can add everything except the olive oil to a bowl and slowly add in the olive oil while whisking.

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad dressing in spoon over mini chopper

Slice cucumbers into half moons.

baby cucumbers being sliced on white cutting board

Slice tomatoes and kalamata olives in half as well, then chop your red onion, parsley and mint.

Tip: If you can’t find the smaller (Persian) cucumbers, you can use English cucumbers and just quarter it. These are best to use in this salad, since the skins are so thin, you won’t have to peel them.

sliced cucumbers tomatoes olives red onion and chopped parsley in glass bowl

In a large mixing bowl, add in the cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, red onion, mint and parsley.

Tip: The mint might sound odd, but trust me when I tell you, it’s absolutely delicious in this salad! If you happen to not like mint, you can certainly omit it.

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Toss to combine.

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Pour the dressing over the top.

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad with feta crumbles in glass bowl

Add in the feta cheese and gently toss, just until combined.

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad with crumbled feta cheese in white bowl

Chill in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad being spooned out of bowl

Can I Make Cucumber Salad in Advance?

Absolutely! Many people prefer to make it ahead several hours, up to a day in advance giving the flavors extra time to meld together.

It’s important to know that sliced cucumbers release water the longer they sit, which can make your salad watery.

How Do you Make Cucumber Salad Less Watery?

If you’re making it several hours ahead of time, the best way to prevent that, is to slice the cucumbers and sprinkle them with a little salt. Place them in a colander for half an hour, so they can release some of their moisture.

How Long Does Cucumber Salad Last?

3-4 days in the fridge is best, anything beyond that and the salad will become more soggy and appetizing.

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Mediterranean Cucumber Salad Add-ins

  • Herbs: I used fresh mint, but feel free to try fresh basil, thyme or dill.
  • Cheese: You may have heard that “feta is betta” but creamy goat cheese or tangy parmesan cheese works great also.
  • Other veggies: This salad works wonderful with many vegetables. Bell peppers, Marinated Mushrooms, roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes or even grilled eggplant can be added.
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Is Shirazi Salad Good for You?

It sure is. This traditional Mediterranean salad features a wonderful combination of fresh vegetables, and other ingredients that are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

As an example, cucumbers are a great source of vitamins K, and C, as well as potassium. The tomatoes that are added are high in vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene. Olives contain plenty of healthy fats and have beneficial antioxidants, while feta crumbles contain protein and calcium.

Do You Take the Skin off a Cucumber for a Salad?

This is truly a personal preference. The skin has beneficial nutrients such as fiber, vitamin C, and beta-carotene.

Some people may prefer to peel the skin if the texture bothers them. If you’re using English or Persian cucumbers like I did, the skin adds wonderful crunch to the salad without being too tough or waxy like larger garden style cucumbers.

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spoonful of Mediterranean Cucumber Salad with chopped parsley on top

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

This Keto Mediterranean Cucumber Salad has an entire symphony of flavors and textures.
5 from 44 votes
Author: Julianne
Servings 8
PREP 15 minutes
TOTAL 15 minutes

Ingredients
 

For the Salad

  • 2 pounds Persian cucumbers, halved
  • 7 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/3 red onion, diced
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, halved
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped

For the Dressing

Instructions
 

  • Add all of the dressing ingredients to the bowl of a mini chopper or food processor.
  • Blend until everything is fully combined and emulsified, then set aside while you assemble the salad.
  • Slice cucumbers into half moons. Slice tomatoes and kalamata olives in half as well, then chop your red onion, parsley and mint.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add in the cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, red onion, mint and parsley.
  • Pour the dressing over the top. Toss to combine, making sure everything is well coated.
  • Add in the feta cheese and gently toss, just until combined. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.

Recipe Notes

If you can’t find Persian cucumbers, you can use English cucumbers and just quarter them if they’re large.

*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Calories 158kcal
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
158
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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10 Comments

    1. That’s great, I really love the dressing too and it’s also great on other salads!

  1. 5 stars
    I love the dressing on this salad! The best one I’ve had in a simple Mediterranean salad – so happy to have found this recipe! Thank you!

  2. 5 stars
    Served this Mediterranean cucumber salad with grilled salmon and it was a perfect combo! It is so tangy, refreshing and incredibly tasty!

    1. That does sound like the perfect combo, thanks for sharing. I’m glad you liked it!