Middle Eastern Cucumber Salad

This middle eastern cucumber salad is easy to make and the blend of ripe veggies and herbs adds a fresh element to any dish.

I make this middle eastern cucumber salad at least once a week. The ripe Mediterranean cucumbers and tomatoes mixed with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon dressing allow this salad to brighten any meal.

This salad is a perfect compliment to my Scrumptious Beef Puff Pastry, or Savory Beef and Peppers Dutch Oven Stew Recipe. It’s delicious alongside a good tzatziki sauce as well like this Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce.

This post is about how to make an easy and delicious middle eastern cucumber salad.

Middle Eastern Cucumber Salad

What do I need to make this salad?

You will need:

• Mediterranean cucumbers (also known as Persian cucumbers): If you are unable to find these, English cucumbers can be used as a substitute. They are the closest substitute in terms of crispness and flavor.
• Tomatoes: I use Roma tomatoes in this recipe, but feel free to use any you have on hand.
• Red onion: Essential part of the base.
• Cilantro: Adds freshness and flavor.
• Mint: Adds freshness and flavor.
• Lemon: Serves as the dressing.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Serves as the dressing.

How do I make this salad?

Start by slicing the cucumbers in half, lengthwise. Then, slice them in half again, then chop.

Next, dice the tomatoes. Finely dice the onion and finely chop the cilantro and mint.

Put all the ingredients in a large bowl. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top, drizzle on the olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Gently toss the salad.

Can I make this salad in advance?

You can chop the ingredients a day in advance and keep them in a covered bowl in the refrigerator. But, do not add the lemon, olive oil or salt until you are ready to serve it. Salt and lemon will extract the water from the cucumbers and tomatoes and result in a soggy salad so it’s better to save this as your last step just before serving.

If you like this recipe, you will also like these other Middle Eastern-inspired dishes:

• The Tastiest Easy Falafel Recipe
• Easy Spanakopita With Puff Pastry Triangles
• Lemon Garlic Chicken Kabob Recipe
• Simple Baked Chicken Legs With Big Flavor
• Middle Eastern Rice Pilaf With Lentils, Currants, And Dates
• Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce
• Scrumptious Beef Puff Pastry
• Tasty and Easy Chicken Stew Recipe
• The Best Basic Bulgur Recipe
• Fluffy and Simple Basmati Rice Recipe | The Only Recipe You Need
• Savory Beef and Peppers Dutch Oven Stew Recipe

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Refreshing Middle Eastern Cucumber Salad

This middle eastern cucumber salad is easy to make and the blend of ripe veggies and herbs adds a fresh element to any dish.

Course Salad

Cuisine Middle-Eastern

Keyword middle eastern cucumber salad

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Author Rihana

Ingredients

• 3 Mediterranean cucumbers also known as Persian cucumbers
• 2 tomatoes diced
• ¼ small red onion finely diced
• ⅓ cup mint finely chopped
• ½ cup cilantro finely chopped
• ½ lemon
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• pinch salt to taste

Instructions

• Dice the cucumbers and tomatoes. Finely dice the onion. Finely chop the parsley and mint. Add all to a large bowl.
• Just before serving, add the juice of half a lemon, the olive oil and salt and gently toss the salad to coat.
• Enjoy!

Notes

*If you cannot access Mediterranean cucumbers, you may substitute them with English cucumbers.