Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

This Mediterranean cucumber salad is light, crisp, and exactly the kind of thing you want to keep in the fridge when it’s hot out.

With just a handful of fresh vegetables, a splash of lemon, and a little feta on top, it works as a quick lunch, a simple side dish, or something cold to serve next to your grilled dishes.

What You’ll Need

This salad is great for summer. No lettuce, no creamy dressing, just clean, simple ingredients that hold up well in the fridge. You can prep it in the morning, and it’ll be ready for lunch or dinner later in the day and its honestly one of those salads that I love just as much the next day.

• 4 mini cucumbers – sliced into 1/8″ rounds
• 1/2 cup orange bell pepper – seeded and diced
• 1/2 cup Roma tomatoes – seeded and diced to avoid excess liquid
• 1/4 cup red onion – diced
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives – diced or halved
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper – to taste
• Feta cheese – crumbled (about 1/4 to 1/2 cup, depending on how much you like)

Note: You can mix in the feta or leave it for the top — whichever you prefer.

How to Make Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

1. After chopping, dicing, and slicing, add cucumbers, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, and olives to a large bowl and stir to combine.
2. Pour in the lemon juice, sprinkle the oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Mix everything again.
3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
4. Right before serving, give it one more mix and add the crumbled feta. You can also stir the cheese in fully if you like it evenly distributed.

Optional Swaps or Additions

• It is fine to use other types of cucumbers. I like English cucumbers if mini are not available.
• Drain and add canned chickpeas for a more filling salad.
• Fresh herbs like parsley or dill work if you have them on hand and I think always work better than dried.
• This salad also goes great with adding freshly air fried chicken or my favorite salmon recipe to make it a complete meal that can be served for dinner.

Serving Ideas

This cucumber salad makes a great side dish for grilled meats or Mediterranean-inspired mains. Salads go with just about anything and I recommend that you serve it with:

• Grilled chicken or lab
• Hummus and pita
• Falafel wraps
• Or just eat it straight from the bowl on a hot day!

Because there is no creamy dressing or wilting lettuce, it travels well, so this salad perfect for packing in a cooler for beach days, easy weekends, or all those upcoming holiday menus like Father’s Day and July 4th.

More Recipes with Cucumber

If you love fresh, crunchy cucumber in your salads, here are a few more easy ideas to try:

• Fresh Cucumber Salad: A chilled classic with sliced cucumbers and onions in a tangy vinegar dressing. Great for summer barbecues or potlucks.
• Cucumber Pepper Pasta Salad: A light pasta salad that mixes cool cucumbers and sweet bell peppers with a creamy base. Perfect for make-ahead meals.
• Cucumber Gazpacho: Cold, refreshing, and blended smooth — this cucumber gazpacho is a simple way to beat the heat with just a few fresh ingredients.