Albanian Tossed Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this Albanian Tossed Salad is the perfect side dish or light meal for any occasion. Packed with vibrant tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red onion, and crunchy green bell pepper, this salad is elevated by the briny richness of black olives and tangy crumbles of feta cheese. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar ties it all together, while fresh parsley adds a fragrant, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful salad is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Ideal for healthy weeknight dinners, summer picnics, or potlucks, this authentic Albanian recipe is a true showcase of simple, wholesome ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium Tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Black olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, and parsley thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

On a cutting board, dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds if they are large. Chop the cucumber into thin half-moons and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Slice the red onion thinly and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Core and dice the green bell pepper into small pieces. Add it to the mixing bowl as well.

Step 6

Pit the black olives if necessary, then slice them in half. Add the olives to the salad mixture.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks and gently fold it into the salad.

Step 8

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper to make a dressing.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 11

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper as desired.

Step 12

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1256.6 grams (1256.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	858

Total Fat 67.60g	87%
Saturated Fat 17.90g	89%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 2568mg	112%
Total Carbohydrate 55.70g	20%
Dietary Fiber 12.70g	45%
Total Sugars 25.40g
Protein 19.90g	40%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 588mg	45%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 2024mg	43%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.8%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 24.5%