Mediterranean Salad

Bright, fresh, and packed with bold flavors, this Mediterranean Salad is a celebration of wholesome ingredients and effortless preparation. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, it's a vibrant medley of textures and tastes. Tossed with a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for a quick lunch or a fresh side dish. Garnished with a sprinkle of parsley, it’s a healthy, gluten-free option that’s as colorful as it is delicious. Ideal for summer gatherings or weeknight meals, this refreshing Mediterranean salad brings a taste of the Mediterranean coastline to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 100 grams kalamata olives
• 150 grams feta cheese
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing all fresh produce under cold water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel and dice the cucumber into 1/2-inch cubes and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 4

Finely slice half a red onion into thin strips and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Rinse the kalamata olives and pat them dry. Slice them into halves and add to the bowl.

Step 6

Cut the feta cheese into small cubes or crumble it gently with your fingers and add to the salad.

Step 7

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

Step 8

In a small bowl or a shaker, combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well to blend all the dressing ingredients thoroughly.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients together until well combined and coated with the dressing.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to your preference.

Step 11

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	874.3 grams (874.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1148

Total Fat 102.20g	131%
Saturated Fat 29.50g	148%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.00g
Cholesterol 134mg	45%
Sodium 4197mg	182%
Total Carbohydrate 40.30g	15%
Dietary Fiber 13.20g	47%
Total Sugars 13.70g
Protein 26.60g	53%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 974mg	75%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 1371mg	29%

*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: 77.5%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 13.6%