Mediterranean Salad with Feta Cheese
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Mediterranean Salad with Feta Cheese is a vibrant homage to classic Mediterranean cuisine. Packed with crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, and tangy kalamata olives, this salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. Crumbled feta adds a creamy, salty richness, perfectly balanced by a zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and aromatic dried oregano. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this effortless 15-minute dish is perfect as a light lunch, a flavorful side, or a picnic favorite. Whether you're embracing the Mediterranean diet or simply craving a wholesome, veggie-forward recipe, this salad delivers a delightful mix of textures and bold, complementary flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 100 grams kalamata olives
- 150 grams feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
Peel the cucumber if desired, and slice it into half-moons.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the red onion thinly and add it to the bowl.
Dice the bell pepper into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl along with the cucumber slices.
Add the kalamata olives to the salad mixture.
Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks and set it aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added flavor and color.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.3 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 4190 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 992 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1636 mg | 35% | |
*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.
