Hazelnut Free Mediterranean Cucumber and Olive Salad
Bright, briny, and loaded with fresh herbs, this Mediterranean salad is the kind of dish that makes a simple weeknight feel a little more special. Crisp English cucumbers get a quick salt-and-drain treatment so they stay perfectly crunchy rather than watering down the dressing — a small step that makes a big difference. Kalamata olives bring a deep, savory punch, while red onion, parsley, mint, and optional fresh oregano layer in complexity that tastes like way more effort than it actually is. The dressing is a clean, zippy blend of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and a touch of turmeric that ties everything together beautifully. Tree nut allergies can make store-bought Mediterranean-style salads and dressings a gamble, since many commercial versions sneak in nut oils or are produced on shared lines — but every single ingredient here is naturally free of that concern. This one is as straightforward and wholesome as it gets, with no hidden surprises lurking in the ingredient list. Toss it together, adjust the salt, and serve it immediately for maximum crunch and freshness.
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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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