Mediterranean Salad
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavors, this Mediterranean Salad is a feast for both the palate and the eyes. Packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and briny kalamata olives, this classic recipe is elevated with the fresh herby notes of parsley and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing dish is perfect for busy weeknights, alfresco lunches, or a quick side for your favorite Mediterranean-inspired meals. It's a healthy, gluten-free option that's loaded with fresh produce and heart-healthy olive oil, making it an irresistible choice for anyone seeking a light, nourishing salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 100 grams kalamata olives
- 150 grams feta cheese
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by washing all fresh produce under cold water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to a large salad bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber into 1/2-inch cubes and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Finely slice half a red onion into thin strips and add it to the salad bowl.
Rinse the kalamata olives and pat them dry. Slice them into halves and add to the bowl.
Cut the feta cheese into small cubes or crumble it gently with your fingers and add to the salad.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small bowl or a shaker, combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well to blend all the dressing ingredients thoroughly.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients together until well combined and coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to your preference.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1148 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.2 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.5 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 4197 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 974 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1371 mg | 29% | |
*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.
