Mediterranean Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Firstly, I would like to say that Mediterranean cucumber and tomato salad with crispy pita chips has been my GO-TO salad lately! This vibrant and delicious salad is so refreshing and so good! Basically, it’s filled with cucumbers, tomatoes, and green onions, drizzled with olive oil, red wine vinegar, herbs, seasonings, and my homemade pita chips! However, if you are looking for a light and refreshing salad on a nice hot day, this salad is perfect. Above all, I cannot wait to show you my homemade, crunchy Parmesan-seasoned pita chips.

Yum

This authentic Mediterranean salad is so fresh and so good! This salad is usually compared to another Lebanese salad called Fattoush which is usually served during Ramadan and is also very delicious but I changed my salad to my liking and added and replaced a few ingredients. Although this salad is “just a salad” it’s a salad that is unforgettable!

Indeed, I loved the fact that this salad uses Danish cheese which is more on the creamier side and it still crumbles like feta. In addition, one advice I have is DON’T OVERMIX! Another key point is that I would recommend adding the cheese way at the end when adding your pita chips. So in other words, follow my steps 1-2 by adding your cheese before you add your pita chips and give it a light toss. Overall, as long as you don’t over-mix, it will allow your cheese not to blend in too much so you can enjoy the large chunks of cheese every time you take a bite.

As soon as I finish bragging about this salad, I can’t wait to show you my homemade pita chip recipe! Sometimes pita does get dried and tough when lying around uncovered for too long. But, there are many creative ways to use the extra pieces of Pita bread so it won’t go to waste! Despite how great this recipe looks, it tastes amazing, too! As long as you are ready to try this salad you are in for a treat! This Mediterranean Cucumber and tomato salad has given those scraps an extra purpose!

Now, let’s start chopping and creating this beautiful salad! 🥗

This post contains referral links to products we have used or similar to the items used in this recipe. Galore Of Flavors earns a small commission on these links at no cost. You can find more products like these on our “Shop My Favorites” on our homepage! ♡

IN THIS POST: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

• 🍴INGREDIENTS
• STEPS TO MAKE THIS MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD
• HOW TO MAKE PARMESAN SEASONED PITA CHIPS
• JUMP TO RECIPE CARD

Shop Items from this Mediterranean Cucumber and Tomato Salad recipe!

🍴INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE THIS SALAD

Here is a preview of the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe! You can find these at your local grocery store or you can shop online. (Detailed Ingredients in Recipe Card down below)

SALAD INGREDIENTS

• Persian Cucumbers
• Roma Tomatoes
• Green Onions
• Purple Basil
• Olive Oil
• Red Wine Vinegar
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Chili Powder
• Danish Cheese or Feta of your choice
• Zaatar Seasoning
• Pickled Green Olives Stuffed With Peppers
• Crispy Parmesan Pita Chips

Note: Danish cheese comes in brine found in a sealed can. You can find this in your local international market in the refrigerator section.

PITA CHIP INGREDIENTS

Below is a step-by-step video tutorial on how to make these Parmesan-seasoned pita Chips.

• Pita Chips
• Olive Oil
• Parmesan Cheese
• Salt
• Mint
• Basil
• Oregano
• Garlic Powder
• Sumac
• Turmeric

STEPS TO MAKE THIS MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

CHOP VEGETABLES

Firstly, cut all cucumbers at the same time to save time – into four slices and then chop them into 1/4-inch pieces. Overall, do the same with the tomatoes. Secondly, slice the green onions through the center of the core and chop as fine as you can. Remove leaves from the stem of the purple basil and chop them up. Place in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

DRESSING

Lastly, in the same bowl add olive oil, red wine vinegar, seasonings, crumbled cheese, zaatar, green olives and mix it all. Afterward, garnish the salad with pita chips and enjoy your crunchy salad. At last, now it’s time to enjoy!

HOW TO MAKE PARMESAN SEASONED PITA CHIPS

Check out my easy step-by-step video on how to make homemade Parmesan Seasoned Pita Chips.

Have you ever tried fresh-out-of-the-oven Pita from scratch?

In reality, if you haven’t, you’re missing out my friend! You should check out my Homemade Pita Bread Recipe from one of my older videos. We have a full step-by-step tutorial on how to make pita from scratch! Pita bread also pairs well with side mezzes like Hummus, Roasted Eggplant Dip, Fried Eggplants with Tahini, and so much more! Eventually, you’ll be switching out your regular toast with a fresh hot pita soon!

Shop Items from this Mediterranean Cucumber and Tomato Salad recipe!

PREFER TO WATCH STEP-BY-STEP RECIPE VIDEO INSTEAD OF READING?

Have you tried making our recipe yet? If so, we would LOVE to hear how it turned out! You can rate and comment down below and on Instagram! 👇 Thank you in advance! 

RECIPE CARD

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Sylvia Avakian (@galore_of_flavors)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

WRITE US A REVIEW BELOW ⬇️

Print

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

WRITE US A REVIEW BELOW ⬇️

We would love to hear your thoughts if you tried out our recipe! 😊