Mediterranean Salsa
Elevate your snacking and entertaining game with this vibrant Mediterranean Salsa, a refreshing twist on traditional dips. Bursting with the bold flavors of Roma tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion, this colorful blend is enhanced by the briny richness of Kalamata olives and creamy feta cheese. Fresh parsley and mint add a fragrant herbaceous note, while a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and freshly minced garlic ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salsa is perfect as a healthy appetizer with pita chips, a topping for grilled fish or chicken, or even a flavorful salad mix-in. Packed with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, this recipe is a must-try for hosting gatherings or adding a fresh, wholesome dish to your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Roma tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, evenly sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes, then add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Slice the Kalamata olives into thin rounds and stir them into the mixture.
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the vegetables.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint, then add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Refrigerate the salsa for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
982 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.5 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.9 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3490 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 677 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| 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.
