Rye Free Mediterranean Cucumber and Olive Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

Rye Free Mediterranean Cucumber and Olive Salad

Bright, briny, and bursting with fresh herbs, this Mediterranean salad is the kind of dish that makes a simple weeknight feel like a meal worth lingering over. Crisp English cucumbers get a quick salt-and-drain treatment before they hit the bowl, which keeps everything from turning watery and ensures each bite stays satisfyingly crunchy. Kalamata olives bring a deep, savory punch that plays beautifully against the lemon-zest dressing, while fresh parsley, mint, and optional oregano layer in that unmistakable sun-drenched flavor. A pinch of ground turmeric in the vinaigrette adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue without overpowering the other ingredients. Every component here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — just wholesome produce, good olive oil, and fresh citrus doing all the work. Toss it together right before serving and it's ready in minutes, making it an effortless side for grilled proteins, mezze spreads, or an easy lunch straight from the bowl.

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Ingredients

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
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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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