Mediterranean Chopped Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Mediterranean Chopped Salad is the ultimate fresh and healthy side dish for any meal. Packed with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell pepper, and tangy red onion, it gets a savory twist from briny kalamata olives and crumbly feta cheese. Fresh parsley adds a fragrant herbal note, while a zesty homemade dressing of lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and oregano ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this nutrient-rich salad is perfect for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Serve it alongside grilled chicken, fish, or pita bread for a wholesome Mediterranean-inspired feast. Classic, refreshing, and effortlessly delicious, this salad is destined to be a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 0.25 small red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Dice the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Core and dice the red bell pepper into equally small pieces and add to the bowl.
Finely chop 1/4 of a small red onion and add it to the mix.
Slice the kalamata olives in half, if desired, and add them to the bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese and finely chop the parsley; add both to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, and dried oregano.
Grate or finely mince the garlic clove and add it to the dressing mixture.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, then whisk until fully combined.
Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.5 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3041 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 816 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1743 mg | 37% | |
*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.
