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Greek Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Greek Tomato and Cucumber Salad

This salad combines fresh flavors of tomato, cucumber, and pickled onion with crunchy croutons and a creamy Greek cheese dressing. It's quick and perfect for a light and flavorful lunch.

  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 5 min
  • Cook: 20 min

Ingredients

  • 100 grams Greek cheese
  • 1 unit cucumber, peeled and cut into longitudinal ribbons
  • 2 ciabatta bread, cut into 1-2 cm cubes and toasted
  • 0.5 unit onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 unit tomato, cut into wedges
  • 125 grams cherry tomato, halved
  • 1 packet balsamic vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon pickling salt
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Instructions

  1. Toast the ciabatta bread in a toaster until lightly golden. Cut into 1-2 cm cubes and dress with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt.
  2. Peel the onion and place the thin slices in a small bowl. Add the red wine vinegar and pickling salt, mix, and set aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine the tomato wedges, halved cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, oregano, and a drizzle of oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
  4. Using a peeler, cut longitudinal ribbons of cucumber and set aside. Scoop out the interior of the cucumber and place it in a blender jar. Add the Greek cheese, a drizzle of oil, and pepper. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
  5. In a salad bowl, combine the cucumber ribbons, croutons, and dressed vegetables. Drain the pickled onion and add it along with a drizzle of oil. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine. Serve in deep plates and accompany with the Greek cheese dressing as desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 570 kcal
  • Protein: 16 g
  • Carbohydrates: 66 g
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Fiber: 6 g