Description
Mediterranean Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of the Mediterranean with its colorful mix of fresh vegetables, zesty feta cheese, and briny olives. Perfect for any occasion, this healthy salad is not only visually appealing but also loaded with nutrients. Enjoy it as a light lunch, side dish, or a main course by adding your favorite protein. With minimal preparation time and no cooking required, you can whip up this delightful salad in minutes. The combination of juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and aromatic herbs creates a flavor explosion that will transport your taste buds to sun-soaked shores. Elevate your meals with this easy Mediterranean Salad recipe that promises freshness and taste in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- ½ red onion
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and slice the cucumber thinly.
- Thinly slice the red onion; soak in cold water for 10 minutes if you prefer a milder flavor.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients without breaking up the feta too much.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg