Is Greek salad the same as Mediterranean cucumber salad?

While both salads will have similar flavors, a Greek salad typically contains fresh greens. The greens are used as a base for cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, Greek olives, and feta cheese. You'll often find Greek salad served with grilled pita bread and stuffed grape leaves.

Can I make this Mediterranean cucumber tomato salad ahead of time?

I don't recommend making it more than an hour in advance because the salad becomes too watery. However, you can prep your ingredients ahead of time and store them separately in the fridge until you're ready to assemble the salad.

How to prevent cucumber tomato salad from becoming soggy?

To prevent soggy cucumber salad, try using seedless cucumbers, as they have a lower moisture content and may release less water after they're sliced. Another option is to chop your cucumbers, lightly sprinkle them with salt, then place them in a colander over the sink. The salt will help to draw out excess moisture.

Mediterranean Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Name: Mediterranean Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped cucumber; 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives (pitted); 1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup crumbly feta cheese

Mediterranean Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Mediterranean cucumber tomato salad in a white serving bowl, on top of a yellow napkin with a lemon and fresh herbs in the background.

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Light, simple, and fresh, this Mediterranean tomato and cucumber salad is like summer in a bowl! Featuring tangy, zesty flavors from kalamata olives, feta cheese, and red onions, this seasonal summer salad is flavor-packed and made in just 15 minutes!

Author: Katie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
Category: side dish
Method: no-cook
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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3 cups chopped cucumber
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives (pitted)
1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup crumbly feta cheese

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Instructions

Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, sliced onion, olives, and fresh herbs to a medium-sized mixing bowl and mix to combine.
Drizzle the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil over the salad and give it another good stir.
Gently mix in the feta cheese.
Serve immediately at room temperature, and enjoy!

Notes

Leftover tomato and cucumber salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
I don't recommend making this Mediterranean tomato and cucumber salad more than an hour in advance. Juices seep out of the tomatoes and cucumbers as they sit, watering down the flavors and making the herbs soggy.
The nutrition information shown below is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 108
Sugar: 3.2 g
Sodium: 201.4 mg
Fat: 8.7 g
Carbohydrates: 6.4 g
Fiber: 1.4 g
Protein: 2.8 g
Cholesterol: 11.1 mg

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