Candida Diet Friendly Mediterranean Cucumber and Olive Salad
Bright, herby, and deeply refreshing, this cucumber and olive salad is the kind of dish that looks effortless but tastes like you actually tried. Crisp half-moon slices of English cucumber get tossed with briny Kalamata olives, red onion, and a generous handful of fresh parsley and mint — the kind of clean, vibrant combination that feels genuinely satisfying without relying on anything heavy or processed. The dressing is a simple whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and a touch of turmeric, which adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue. Every single ingredient here is whole, unprocessed, and free from the sugars, vinegars, and additives that can make eating this way feel unnecessarily restrictive. Salting the cucumbers first and patting them dry is a small step that makes a real difference — you get clean crunch instead of a watery bowl. This one comes together in minutes and works beautifully as a light lunch, a side alongside grilled protein, or something to meal-prep and keep in the fridge for easy, compliant snacking throughout the week.
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4 servings
- 2 english cucumbers (about 1 ½ lb total), halved lengthwise and sliced into ¼-inch half-moons
- ¾ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, roughly chopped (optional)
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 small clove garlic, finely minced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- 1
Place the sliced cucumber in a colander set over the sink, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and toss to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, turmeric, and 1/2 tsp salt until the dressing is uniform and slightly emulsified.
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