This quick and easy Greek Cucumber Salad is a must-make for summer! Fresh, crunchy, and tossed in a zippy red wine vinaigrette, it comes together fast and adds a big punch of flavor to any meal!
I make this Greek Cucumber Salad on repeat every summer. It's crisp, refreshing, and full of bold Mediterranean flavor. With crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy red wine vinaigrette, it comes together in minutes and pairs perfectly with grilled meats, sandwiches, or your favorite summer spread. I love serving it with my Grilled Chicken Gyros. It also happens to be one of my sister-in-law's favorite recipes on the blog, and once you taste it, I think you'll be just as hooked.
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Equipment
- Cutting board and knife
- Mason jar with lid (optional): For making the dressing. You can also just whisk it together in a bowl.
Ingredients
For the dressing.
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Red wine vinegar: You can substitute white wine vinegar in a pinch.
- Fresh dill
- Fresh mint
- Salt & pepper
For the salad.
- English cucumber: I definitely recommend using an English, of hot house cucumber, for this recipe. The larger ones have a higher liquid content and more seeds and just don't work as well. Mini Persian cucumbers are also a great option.
- Cherry tomatoes: The sweeter the better!
- Red onion
- Kalamata olives: Get pitted olives to make life easier.
Dietary & Allergy Information
This Greek Cucumber Salad is a great option for summer get togethers because it suits a variety of dietary needs.
It is dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and there is no refined sugar. It is Whole30 and Paleo compatible.
This is definitely a veggie forward recipe and works great for the Veggies Most 2B Mindset mentality.
Recipe FAQs
This salad stays fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days. The veggies will soften slightly as they sit, but the flavors continue to develop and it still tastes delicious.
This classic red wine vinaigrette gives it that signature tang, but a lemon vinaigrette or simple olive oil and vinegar combo also works well.
English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers are ideal since they have thinner skin and fewer seeds, but regular cucumbers work too. But you may want to peel consider peeling them or scooping out the seeds if they're large.
Absolutely. This version is super flexible: feta, chickpeas, or even avocado make great additions if you're looking to bulk it up.
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Recipe
Greek Cucumber Salad
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Chopping board & Knife
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint, finely chopped
- salt & pepper
Salad Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber, quartered and thinly sliced
- 5-10 oz cherry tomatoes, quartered I prefer less tomatoes, add more if you are a tomato lover!
- ½ medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olive, cut in half
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and whisk until well combined. (You can also add them to a jar, put a lid on it and shake until well combined).
- Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir until well coated.
- Serve immediately or allow to marinate for 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Kristina
I love a great cucumber salad, and this hits the spot. The combo of thyme and dill is wonderful. So fresh and healthy.
Sunrita
There is a similar Indian salad called Kuchumber. I love the addition of mint and dill leaves. Will be making this salad soon. Thanks so much.
nancy
i never pass up a good greek salad!
Stacey
Everything in this salad just goes perfectly together. I love the dill and mint - they add so much flavor. Glad you mentioned I could use white wine vinegar in a pinch (I was out of red)!
Lindsay Howerton-Hastings
YUM! Have served this with grilled chicken and baked potatoes and it's perfect to round out a meal!
Denise Warner
I made it, sprinkled feta cheese on top. My husband just had two big bowls ?