Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with quintessential Mediterranean flavors, the Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad is a fresh and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-prepare recipe combines juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, pungent red onion, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy, tangy feta cheese, all brought together with a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and aromatic dried oregano. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an herby touch, this no-cook salad is ready in just 20 minutes and serves as an excellent side dish or light meal. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or want a quick and healthy bite, this Mediterranean delight is guaranteed to impress while transporting your taste buds to sunnier shores.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Feta cheese
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 100 grams Kalamata olives
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, peel and thinly slice the red onion, and quarter the cucumber lengthwise and then slice into smaller chunks.
Place the prepared tomatoes, cucumber, and onion into a large salad bowl.
Add the Kalamata olives to the bowl. If they're not pitted, be sure to remove the pits first.
Cut the feta cheese into small cubes, approximately 1 cm in size, and gently add to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the dressing is emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Using two large spoons, gently toss the salad to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad for a burst of color and added flavor.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if required.
Serve the salad immediately or cover and refrigerate it for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.7 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1164 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 296 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 330 mg | 7% | |
*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.
