Description
A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean Salad that celebrates flavors, colors, and textures, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all your fresh produce thoroughly. Dice the tomatoes, chop the cucumber, slice the red onion, and chop the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and bell peppers in a large bowl. Gently toss to combine.
- Add the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl, gently folding in to keep the feta chunky.
- Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and dried oregano in a small bowl or jar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well coated.
- Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
This salad can be customized with additional ingredients like quinoa, chickpeas, or avocado for added nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, fresh vegetables