Mediterranean Salsa

Elevate your snacking and entertaining game with this vibrant Mediterranean Salsa, a refreshing twist on traditional dips. Bursting with the bold flavors of Roma tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion, this colorful blend is enhanced by the briny richness of Kalamata olives and creamy feta cheese. Fresh parsley and mint add a fragrant herbaceous note, while a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and freshly minced garlic ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salsa is perfect as a healthy appetizer with pita chips, a topping for grilled fish or chicken, or even a flavorful salad mix-in. Packed with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, this recipe is a must-try for hosting gatherings or adding a fresh, wholesome dish to your dinner table.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Roma tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, evenly sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes, then add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Slice the Kalamata olives into thin rounds and stir them into the mixture.

Step 5

Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the vegetables.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint, then add them to the bowl.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss everything together until well combined.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Refrigerate the salsa for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	816.3 grams (816.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	982

Total Fat 89.50g	115%
Saturated Fat 19.90g	99%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 3490mg	152%
Total Carbohydrate 38.90g	14%
Dietary Fiber 15.00g	54%
Total Sugars 13.00g
Protein 16.40g	33%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 677mg	52%
Iron 10mg	56%
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: 78.5%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 15.2%