Mediterranean Salad
A refreshing and colorful Mediterranean Salad loaded with crisp vegetables, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese, tossed with a zesty olive oil dressing.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Salad Tongs
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber sliced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup kalamata olives pitted
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Place all vegetables, olives, and feta into a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently with tongs.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh parsley or mint leaves. This salad pairs beautifully with grilled meats or crusty bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 7gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1.2mg
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