Mediterranean Feta Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Mediterranean Feta Salad is a quick and healthy recipe that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your table in just 15 minutes. Packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, it’s tossed in a zesty lemon-oregano dressing for an irresistible finishing touch. This no-cook salad is perfect as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish for grilled meats, or as part of a Mediterranean-inspired feast. Garnished with fresh parsley, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners, this nutrient-packed dish is sure to become a new favorite! Keywords: Mediterranean salad, feta cheese salad, easy salad recipe, healthy side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 75 grams Kalamata olives
- 150 grams feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash the cucumber and cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and use a spoon to scoop out seeds (if desired). Slice the cucumber halves into thin semicircles.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the slices to the bowl with the cucumber and tomatoes.
Pit the Kalamata olives (if not pitted) and slice them in half. Add them to the salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables in the bowl.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients together using salad tongs or clean hands until everything is evenly coated.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the top of the salad.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving. Enjoy your refreshing Mediterranean Feta Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.9 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 936 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 367 mg | 8% | |
*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.
