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Mediterranean Pepperoni Cucumber Salad

This Mediterranean Pepperoni Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, vibrant, and flavor-packed dish that brings together crisp chopped cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. Savory pepperoni, briny olives, and tangy feta cheese add a Mediterranean flair, while optional chickpeas provide an extra layer of plant-based fiber. Tossed in a zesty extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing infused with oregano and garlic powder, it chills briefly to let the bold flavors meld into a crisp, satisfying, and easy-to-assemble meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup sliced pepperoni or turkey pepperoni
  • 1/3 cup olives
  • 1/3 cup chickpeas optional
  • 1/4 cup feta
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Combine cucumber, tomatoes, onion, pepperoni, olives, chickpeas and feta.
  2. Whisk olive oil, vinegar or lemon, oregano, garlic powder and pepper.
  3. Toss dressing with salad and chill briefly before serving.
    4. Add grilled chicken or white beans to increase protein and fiber.