Description
In the summertime, there’s nothing more refreshing than a Mediterranean cucumber salad made with crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, sweet red onion, and salty Kalamata olives. This is a bright, fresh salad that’s perfect for hot days when you’re not in the mood to cook!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber, diced or quartered
- 1 cup cherry or Roma tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2–3 tablespoons parsley, minced
Optional herbs:
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, minced
- 1–2 teaspoons fresh basil, minced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and sliced red onion.
- Drizzle olive oil, lemon juice, and agave over the vegetables. Stir to combine.
- Add fresh herbs and salt to taste. Stir to combine
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for a couple of days. The flavors will continue to marinate, but the veggies will get a little soggier as time goes on. Â