Chopped Mediterranean Salad
Bright, colorful, and bursting with bold flavors, this Chopped Mediterranean Salad is a refreshingly healthy dish that's perfect as a side or light main course. Packed with fresh cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red bell pepper, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbles of feta cheese, this salad celebrates the best of Mediterranean cuisine. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic oregano, every bite is a harmonious balance of freshness and flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this vibrant salad is not only quick and easy to prepare but also makes an impressive addition to any meal. Serve it chilled for a truly satisfying and nutrient-packed dining experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium-sized Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium-sized Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dry oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.
Dice the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Slice the Kalamata olives in half (if not already sliced) and add them to the vegetable mixture.
Crumble the feta cheese and chop the parsley, then add both to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chopped salad and toss everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning (salt and pepper) as needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes for the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1148 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.0 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.1 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3935 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 843 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1842 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.
