Greek Cucumber Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
31%
Greek Cucumber Salad
20 min.
4
36kcal

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Looking to brighten up your meal with a refreshing and nutritious side dish? Look no further than this delightful Greek Cucumber Salad! Packed with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this salad is not only incredibly easy to whip up in just 20 minutes but also caters to a variety of dietary preferences, making it perfect for everyone at the table.

Imagine crisp, crunchy cucumbers mingling with sweet quartered cherry tomatoes and colorful orange bell pepper strips, all drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing. This salad is an explosion of textures and tastes that will elevate any meal, whether you're serving it alongside grilled dishes or enjoying it as a light and healthy main event.

What’s more, this recipe is vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a versatile choice for gatherings or intimate dinners alike. With a mere 36 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free addition that doesn’t compromise on flavor. The aromatic addition of oregano and parsley adds a Mediterranean flair that is truly irresistible.

Grab your whisk, and let’s whisk together this beautiful medley of fresh ingredients that not only nourishes the body but also excites the palate. Perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a simple side dish any time of year, this Greek Cucumber Salad is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Dive in and enjoy the taste of the Mediterranean!

Ingredients

  • cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • cups cucumber seeded thinly sliced
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • 1.5 teaspoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup and orange peppers 
  • 0.8 teaspoon oregano chopped
  • tablespoon parsley chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons onion red minced
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Toss with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper strips.

Nutrition Facts

Calories36kcal
Protein10.54%
Fat39.36%
Carbs50.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.75
Glycemic Load
0.47
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
6.8104348104933%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
2.16mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Isorhamnetin
0.19mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
1.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:36.47kcal
1.82%
Fat:1.74g
2.68%
Saturated Fat:0.24g
1.52%
Carbohydrates:4.98g
1.66%
Net Carbohydrates:3.6g
1.31%
Sugar:2.9g
3.23%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:79.71mg
3.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.05g
2.1%
Vitamin C:37.53mg
45.49%
Vitamin K:26.39µg
25.14%
Vitamin A:904.1IU
18.08%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.72%
Folate:26.59µg
6.65%
Potassium:230.58mg
6.59%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.43%
Fiber:1.38g
5.54%
Vitamin E:0.82mg
5.47%
Copper:0.08mg
4.22%
Magnesium:15.68mg
3.92%
Iron:0.7mg
3.89%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.22%
Phosphorus:31.76mg
3.18%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.84%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.66%
Calcium:23.23mg
2.32%
Vitamin B3:0.44mg
2.22%
Zinc:0.24mg
1.61%
Source:My Recipes