Mediterranean Salad
This easy Mediterranean salad combines crisp cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, and feta with a simple red wine vinaigrette. It is ready in 10 minutes.
Equipment
- Small bowl (for dressing)
- Spoon or salad tongs
Ingredients
- 1 large seedless cucumber diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
- ½ medium red onion sliced
- ⅔ cup black olives pitted and sliced
- ¾ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, diced bell pepper, and olives to a large mixing bowl.1 large seedless cucumber, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, ½ medium red onion, ⅔ cup black olives
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top and give the salad a light toss, or leave it on top for serving.¾ cup feta cheese
- Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Slice onions thinly. This keeps the flavor balanced and not overpowering.
- Use fresh ingredients. The quality of your vegetables makes a big difference.
- Add feta last. This helps keep its texture intact.
- Customize it. Add sundried tomatoes, avocado, or chickpeas for extra variety.
- Make ahead. Prepare the salad in advance, but add the dressing just before serving for best texture.
- Extra flavor. A squeeze of lemon juice can brighten the dish even more.
- Serving idea. Perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or BBQ addition.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 971mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 569IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 181mgIron: 1mg
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