Mediterranean Salad with Homemade Dressing

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Mediterranean Salad with Homemade Dressing—a refreshing and healthy dish packed with bold flavors and fresh ingredients! This easy-to-make salad combines crunchy cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, tangy red onion, salty Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty, herb-infused dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and garlic. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or party appetizer, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes and can be tailored with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or mint for an added burst of flavor. Whether you're meal-prepping or feeding a crowd, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is a must-try for lovers of wholesome, flavorful cuisine.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 1 large Cucumber
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 large Bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley or mint (optional)
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 small Garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.

2. Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into bite-sized pieces.

3. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the red onion thinly.

4. Core the bell pepper, remove the seeds, and chop it into small pieces.

5. Combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and kalamata olives in a large salad bowl.

6. Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.

7. Chop the fresh parsley or mint, if using, and sprinkle it over the salad for added flavor.

8. In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing: whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

9. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all vegetables are coated evenly.

10. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

11. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (300.9g)

Calories		290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		25.0 g	32%
	Saturated Fat	6.0 g	30%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		17 mg	6%
Sodium		899 mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate		14.1 g	5%
	Dietary Fiber	4.2 g	15%
	Total Sugars	6.3 g
Protein		5.1 g	10%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		156 mg	12%
Iron		1.8 mg	10%
Potassium		493 mg	10%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 899 cal (74.6%%)

Protein: 81 cal (6.8%%)

Carbs: 225 cal (18.7%%)