Mediterranean Mixed Pepper Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold, refreshing flavors, the Mediterranean Mixed Pepper Salad is the perfect union of health and taste. This no-cook recipe features a medley of crisp red, yellow, and green bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumber, paired with briny kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese. Tossed with a zesty blend of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and aromatic oregano, this salad is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a lively touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a versatile dish ideal as a light main course or an eye-catching side. Packed with Mediterranean flair, this salad is gluten-free, nutrient-rich, and brimming with bold, tangy flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 cups kalamata olives
- 0.5 cups feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.
Slice the red, yellow, and green bell peppers into thin strips, discarding the seeds and stems.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then dice it into small cubes and add it to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mixing bowl along with the bell peppers, tomatoes, and cucumber.
Add the kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top as a garnish.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Serve the Mediterranean Mixed Pepper Salad fresh as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.1 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.0 g | 135% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3908 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 825 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2104 mg | 45% | |
*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.
