Hearty Mediterranean Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Hearty Mediterranean Salad is a quick and satisfying dish that celebrates the best of Mediterranean cuisine. Featuring a colorful medley of cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet red bell pepper, and briny kalamata olives, this salad is elevated with creamy crumbled feta cheese and a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic oregano. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this refreshing salad is perfect for busy weeknights, light lunches, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Serve it chilled for a delightful combination of textures and flavors that transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean coast.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 whole English cucumber
• 1 whole red bell pepper
• 0.5 whole red onion
• 0.5 cups kalamata olives, pitted
• 0.75 cups crumbled feta cheese
• 0.25 cups extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the English cucumber if desired, then dice it into bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 3

Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, then dice it into small chunks. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice half of the red onion. Separate the slices into rings and add them to the bowl.

Step 5

Add the kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 8

Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 9

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to chill and allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	919.7 grams (919.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	907

Total Fat 76.40g	98%
Saturated Fat 21.00g	105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 80mg	27%
Sodium 2683mg	117%
Total Carbohydrate 40.80g	15%
Dietary Fiber 9.00g	32%
Total Sugars 19.00g
Protein 22.50g	45%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 443mg	34%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 1401mg	30%

*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: 73.1%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 17.3%