Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing salade méditerranéenne. Bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and creamy feta, this salad is a perfect addition to summer gatherings or a light meal any day. Dressed in zesty lemon and aromatic oregano, each bite offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will transport you straight to sunny shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (preferably English)
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your veggies: Wash and chop cherry tomatoes in half and dice cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix it up: In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Make your dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano in a small bowl until smooth.
- Dress your salad: Pour dressing over the mixed ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve & enjoy: Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls. Best served fresh but can be refrigerated for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg