Description
A refreshing and vibrant Mediterranean salad bursting with fresh flavors and textures. This colorful salad is a perfect combination of crisp vegetables, briny olives, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty herb dressing.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Allow Flavors to Develop: Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats or as a standalone light lunch.
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
