Pecan Free Mediterranean Cucumber and Olive Salad
Bright, herby, and impossibly refreshing, this Mediterranean salad is the kind of dish that makes a simple weeknight feel a little more special. Crisp cucumber half-moons get tossed with briny Kalamata olives, sharp red onion, and a generous handful of fresh parsley and mint, so every bite is layered with flavor. The dressing is where things really sing — a quick whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and a touch of turmeric gives it a golden warmth and a brightness that ties everything together beautifully. Salting the cucumbers first and letting them drain is a small step that makes a big difference, keeping the salad crisp rather than watery. Everything here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about cross-contact from shared processing facilities. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a knife, a bowl, and a whisk, making it an effortless addition to a mezze spread, a cookout, or a simple weeknight dinner alongside grilled fish or chicken.
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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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