Description
Mediterranean salads are a vibrant and refreshing choice that captures the essence of sunny coasts. Bursting with crispy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, this salad is not just a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome delight for your palate. Perfect for picnics or as a light dinner option, it’s incredibly easy to customize based on what you have on hand. Dive into this colorful medley for a nourishing meal that celebrates flavor and health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice red onion.
- Crumble feta cheese into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and olives; toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; drizzle over the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with parsley; serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg