This Greek Cucumber Noodle Salad is filled with heart-healthy Mediterranean ingredients and flavours and is so easy to prepare! Serve with a side of grilled chicken or a burger for a light and refreshing meal. This might just become your new favourite salad! {Gluten-free, keto, low carb and vegetarian.}
Summertime is one of my favourite times of year because it means that this Greek Cucumber Noodle Salad starts to make a more regular appearance on our menu!
With refreshing cucumber noodles and tomatoes, salty feta and olives, it’s the perfect side dish to serve up when the warmer temperatures arrive… and totally crave-worthy too!
Not only is this easy cucumber salad recipe great for entertaining and serving a crowd, it also works well for a light and healthy weeknight meal that the whole family will love! Pair it along with some grilled chicken or burgers for the ultimate summertime feast!
If you’re looking for your new favourite cucumber salad recipe, this one is definitely for you!
For more Greek-inspired recipes, be sure to check out this Greek Quinoa Salad and these Mini Greek Pita Pizzas!
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How do you make cucumber noodles?
It’s easy! Simply grab an English cucumber and slice off each of the ends since a flat base is best to work with when spiralizing vegetables.
Cut the cucumber in half to prevent the strands from being too long and insert the cucumber between the blade and the pointy end of the handle of your spiralizer.
Next, turn the crank and watch your cucumber transform into delicious vegetable noodles! It’s actually pretty fun once you get started.
My favourite spiralizer to use is the Paderno Spiralizer. I’ve had this thing for years now and it hasn’t failed me yet. In fact, it’s produced some pretty tasty veggie creations!
Required ingredients for salad:
The amazing thing about this salad is that it has a super simple ingredients list that mimics that of your traditional Greek salad:
- Cucumbers
- Diced tomatoes
- Olives
- Red onion
- Feta cheese
- Homemade Greek salad dressing
How to Make Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Add the cucumber noodles, diced tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese and olives to a large bowl.
Add the desired amount of dressing and toss to combine (I only used half the dressing). Enjoy!
Storage guidelines
You can store this cucumber salad recipe in the fridge for up to two days. You’ll notice that quite a bit of liquid is released from the cucumber noodles if sitting for a while so it might be a bit watery at the bottom of the bowl, but I don’t find that the overall flavour of the salad is impacted.
By allowing it to sit, it just has more opportunity to absorb the flavours of the dressing! Plus, you can always drain some of the extra liquid from the bottom of the bowl when ready to serve.
What to serve with Greek cucumber salad:
I swear, you could eat this salad with just about anything or even by itself, but it tastes especially good paired with the following options:
- Grilled chicken (marinated in one of these healthy chicken marinades)
- Chicken Feta Burgers
- Zucchini Turkey Burgers
- Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken Kabobs
- Sheet Pan Greek Chicken & Veggies
- Chicken Caprese Burgers
- Pesto Chicken Burgers
- Easy Falafels on a pita with hummus
Recipe Tips
- Cut cucumbers in half before spiralizing to make the spiralizing process easier and to shorten the cucumber noodle strands. You may also wish to cut the strands in half with kitchen scissors or break up with your hands as you go to prevent them from being too long.
- If you don’t own a spiralizer, you can also thinly slice the cucumbers using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer.
- If you want to get rid of excess water in the cucumber noodles, place them in a wire mesh strainer and sprinkle them with a bit of salt to help draw out some of the excess water. This can help prevent soggy noodles! I do this step if I have time, but it’s not 100% necessary. The salad is still delicious even if you choose to skip this step!
More delicious salad recipes:
- Greek Lentil Tabbouleh Salad
- Easy Asian Cucumber Salad
- Healthy Pasta Salad
- No-Mayo Broccoli Apple Salad
- Kale Salad with Cranberries
- Roasted Beet & Carrot Kale Salad
- Blueberry Walnut Salad with Lemon Dressing
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Greek Cucumber Noodle Salad
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp fresh oregano minced (or sub in 1/2 tsp dried oregano)
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Salad:
- 2 English cucumbers spiralized*
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives pitted and chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, feta cheese and olives to a large bowl. Add desired amount of dressing and toss to combine (I only used half the dressing). Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published August 2015 and was updated June 2020 with new photos and helpful tips!
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JoAnne Smith says
Why can’t you print recipe or instructions? If you can how??
Elysia Cartlidge says
Hi JoAnne, if you scroll down to the recipe, you can find the word “print” written in pink font at the top upper right hand corner of the recipe. Hope that helps!
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says
The spiralizer is my best friend. LOVE this that you made a spiralized cucumber salad!! Also, gorgeous photos!!
Elysia Cartlidge says
I hear ya Lisa! I never thought I could become best friends with a plastic kitchen device..but it happened! Thanks for stopping by :)
Oana@AdoreFoods says
Wow, I have to buy a spiralizer asap! Your Greek salad looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing it :)
Elysia Cartlidge says
Thanks for stopping by Oana! Highly recommend the spiralizer! My new favourite kitchen tool!
Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca) says
I’m definitely buying a spiralizer now that I’ve seen this recipe! You’ve convinced me :)
Elysia Cartlidge says
Yess Chrissie!! You’ll be so happy you got one once you start experimenting with it :)
Diane says
Me, I’ll be like your co workers and go get a spiralizer. You’re lovely pictures have convinced me I NEED to make that gorgeous salad. Nummy!
Elysia Cartlidge says
Hop on the spiralizer train, Diane! So many gorgeous spiral veggie salads you can make! Keep me posted on how your salad turns out :)
Homemade & Yummy says
Wow…what a great way to make this wonderful salad. So pretty….looks awesome!!
Elysia Cartlidge says
Thank you Gloria!
Julia (@Imagelicious) says
Great idea to turn a traditional greek salad into something fancy. I am getting a spiralizer for my birthday next month from my mom. I think this will be the first thing I make!
Elysia Cartlidge says
Yay Julia…that’s so exciting! You’re going to have so much fun with your new spiralizer!! Hope you love this salad as much as I do!
Kristina says
just gorgeous. I love my spiralizers, they get quite a workout in the summertime!
Elysia Cartlidge says
Thank you Kristina! I have a feeling mine is gonna get quite the workout too! I’ll be on the lookout for some spiralizer recipe inspiration ;)
Renee says
I have a spiralizer, in fact I have two of them, but I rarely use them. I think this delicious salad is the perfect inspiration I need. What a fun play on a greek salad, to spiralize the cucumbers. Great idea!
Elysia Cartlidge says
Ohhh Renee…you totally need to whip out those spiralizers again! So many yummy things to make! I highly recommended giving this salad a go.. it’s so much fun to eat :)
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
Yum! This looks fabulous!
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Elysia Cartlidge says
Thanks Erin!
Katalina @ Peas & Peonies says
Girl, this salad is gorgeous, I can eat all of it and ask for seconds, I love the greek flavors and the presentation is beautiful. Pinning the world must see this beauty!
Elysia Cartlidge says
Aw I love your comments Katalina! Thank you for your happy and encouraging words :)
Felesha says
Oh how I love zoodles! Beautifully done!!
Elysia Cartlidge says
Thanks Felesha! Aren’t veggies noodles the best?! My new obsession ;)
J @ A Hot Southern Mess says
Oh my gosh is this recipe calling my name! I love greek salads (like more than I probably should!) and this recipe looks just delicious!
Elysia Cartlidge says
I hear ya J! Greek salad has so many amazing flavours going on! You should try it with the cucumber noodles…so good!!!