{"id":"22e0ac9c-6e51-46b1-a75e-42918b8ebe9a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/22e0ac9c-6e51-46b1-a75e-42918b8ebe9a","source_url":"https://sprinkledwithbalance.com/mediterranean-cucumber-salad/","title":"Mediterranean Cucumber Salad","description":"This Mediterranean cucumber salad is filled with delicious and fresh flavors! Crunchy cucumber mixed with zesty tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, salty feta and fragrant fresh mint and basil dressed with a super tasty vinaigrette. Absolutely delightful!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT20M","image_url":"https://sprinkledwithbalance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/mediterranean-cucumber-salad-14.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3 cups diced English cucumber (about 2 large English cucumbers)","item":"diced English cucumber","quantity":3,"unit":"cup","preparation":"about 2 large English cucumbers"},{"text":"2 cups diced cherry or grape tomatoes (about 10 ounces)","item":"diced cherry or grape tomatoes","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"about 10 ounces"},{"text":"1 cup diced red onion (about ½ a medium onion)","item":"diced red onion","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"about 1/2 a medium onion"},{"text":"⅔ cup sliced kalamata olives (drained)","item":"sliced kalamata olives","quantity":0.6666666666666666,"unit":"cup","preparation":"drained"},{"text":"1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)","item":"feta cheese","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"crumbled"},{"text":"1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint","item":"finely chopped fresh mint","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil","item":"finely chopped fresh basil","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or avocado oil"},{"text":"2 tablespoons red wine vinegar","item":"red wine vinegar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Dijon mustard","item":"Dijon mustard","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon black pepper","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Cut ends of cucumber then cut in half, then in half again lengthwise and scoop out all seeds with spoon."},{"number":2,"text":"Then cut each half in half again, and again each in half making four strips total, then dice cucumbers with sharp knife."},{"number":3,"text":"Dice the tomatoes."},{"number":4,"text":"Then finely dice the red onion."},{"number":5,"text":"In small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together oil, vinegar, Dijon, garlic powder, salt and pepper to make vinaigrette."},{"number":6,"text":"Assemble all veggies, feta and herbs together in large bowl."},{"number":7,"text":"Finally drizzle vinaigrette over cucumber salad, sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste, stir until everything is well coated and enjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T17:15:29.290698+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T17:15:29.290698+00:00"}