Cava Greek Salad
Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, the vibrant Cava Greek Salad is a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches. This classic recipe highlights crisp English cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all brought together by a zesty homemade vinaigrette featuring extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a sprinkle of oregano. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is ideal for a quick meal or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Garnished with fresh parsley for an herby finish, the Cava Greek Salad is a deliciously wholesome way to enjoy authentic Greek flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese
- 1 large Bell pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the vegetables thoroughly.
Slice the cucumber lengthwise and then cut it into thin half-moon pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes or quarter them if they are large.
Slice the red onion thinly and place it in a small bowl of cold water to mellow its sharp taste while you prepare other ingredients.
Cut the bell pepper in half, remove seeds and stem, then slice it into thin strips.
Place the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, drained red onion slices, bell pepper, and Kalamata olives in a large salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the salad.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.4 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.9 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3929 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 823 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1812 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
