Mediterranean Salad Recipe
Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Mediterranean Salad is the perfect dish for any occasion. With its blend of fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, this salad transports you to the sunny Mediterranean coast with every bite. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it makes an ideal side dish or light lunch that will impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium English cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzle over the salad mixture.
- Toss gently until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - Customize by adding seasonal vegetables like bell peppers or artichokes. - For added protein, include grilled chicken or chickpeas. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.