Mediterranean Salad in Minutes
Whip up a fresh and vibrant Mediterranean Salad in Minutes with this quick and easy recipe that’s bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients! Perfect for busy weeknights, this no-cook salad features crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onion, briny kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. Ready in just 10 minutes, this delightful dish is not only packed with Mediterranean-inspired goodness but also makes a versatile addition to any table—serve it as a refreshing side, a light lunch, or even as part of a mezze spread. Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean delivered straight to your plate in no time at all!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Finely slice the red onion into thin strips.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Roughly chop the kalamata olives and add them to the bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.0 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.4 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3482 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 577 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1009 mg | 21% | |
*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.
