Greek Vegetable Salsa
Bursting with Mediterranean flavor, Greek Vegetable Salsa is a refreshing blend of juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, vibrant red bell pepper, and bold red onion, all elevated by the briny richness of kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese. Tossed with a zesty dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic oregano, this versatile salsa is a quick 15-minute creation designed to delight your taste buds. Perfect as a vibrant dip for pita chips, a crisp salad alternative, or a topping for grilled meats like chicken, fish, or lamb, this nutrient-packed dish brings a summery Greek flair to any table. Family-friendly and effortlessly healthy, it’s a must-try for lovers of bold flavors and easy, no-cook recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables.
Dice the tomatoes into small, evenly sized pieces and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then dice it into similarly sized pieces as the tomatoes. Add to the mixing bowl.
Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper. Dice it into small pieces and add to the bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the vegetable mixture.
Slice the kalamata olives into halves or quarters, depending on preference, and add them to the bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese into the bowl, ensuring even distribution.
Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it into the salsa along with dried oregano.
Season the mixture with salt and pepper and stir to evenly coat all ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve as a dip with pita chips, as a side dish, or as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or lamb.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.7 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 599 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 279 mg | 6% | |
*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.
