Mediterranean Style Cucumber Salad
2 servings
10 minutes
This Mediterranean cucumber salad is a true embodiment of freshness and simplicity that comes from the southern shores of Europe. It combines crunchy cucumbers, tender Kalamata olives, and refreshing mint to create a harmony of flavors. Balsamic vinegar adds a light tanginess, while olive oil coats the ingredients, uniting them into a single flavor composition. Lemon juice highlights the natural freshness of the components. This salad is perfect for a summer lunch or light dinner; it pairs wonderfully with meat and fish dishes and goes excellently with a glass of white wine. The ease of preparation and rich taste make it a favorite recipe for many Mediterranean cuisine enthusiasts.
1
Crush the Kalamata olives with the flat side of a knife, remove the pit, and tear them into two pieces.
- Kalamata olives: 10 pieces
2
Put the olives in a salad bowl and drizzle with balsamic vinegar to let them sit for a while.
- Balsamic vinegar: 1 tablespoon
3
Meanwhile, finely chop the green onions, tear the mint leaves, and chop them finely. Reserve some mint leaves for garnish.
- Green onions: 0.5 bunch
- Mint: 0.5 bunch
4
Make longitudinal stripes on the cucumbers with a fork on 4 sides to absorb more juice.
- Cucumbers: 3 pieces
5
Cut the cucumbers lengthwise into four parts and then into pieces about 2 cm. The pieces should be large enough to absorb the juices and retain the cucumber's flavor.
- Cucumbers: 3 pieces
6
Add cucumbers and greens to the olives, 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, and olive oil, and mix well.
- Kalamata olives: 10 pieces
- Cucumbers: 3 pieces
- Green onions: 0.5 bunch
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
7
Garnish with fresh mint leaves on top.
- Mint: 0.5 bunch