Olives and Tomato Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Olives and Tomato Salad is a simple yet elegant dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, crisp cucumber, and a touch of red onion, this salad is elevated with a tangy red wine vinegar dressing and the aromatic notes of dried oregano and parsley. Optional crumbled feta cheese takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful salad is a fantastic choice for a quick lunch, a vibrant side dish, or a refreshing appetizer. Healthy, easy, and full of bold, wholesome ingredients, it’s the ultimate Mediterranean-inspired salad to satisfy your craving for fresh flavors.
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Ingredients
- 300 grams cherry tomatoes
- 150 grams kalamata olives
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 10 grams fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams feta cheese (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice the kalamata olives in half (if not already pitted and halved) and add them to the bowl.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl.
Step 4
Slice the red onion thinly and add it to the salad.
Step 5
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Step 8
If using feta cheese, crumble it over the salad just before serving.
Step 9
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1023.8 grams (1023.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 924 |
| Total Fat 80.00g | 103% |
| Saturated Fat 16.70g | 84% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g | |
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium 3680mg | 160% |
| Total Carbohydrate 45.50g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.30g | 62% |
| Total Sugars 18.30g | |
| Protein 13.50g | 27% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 538mg | 41% |
| Iron 9mg | 47% |
| Potassium 1533mg | 33% |
Source of Calories