Mediterranean Salad Recipe
This Mediterranean Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines crisp vegetables, briny olives, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing for a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Romaine Lettuce:
2 cups chopped
Cherry Tomatoes:
1 cup, halved
Cucumber:
1 cup, diced
Red Bell Pepper:
1/2 cup, diced
Red Onion:
1/4 cup, thinly sliced
Kalamata Olives:
1/2 cup, pitted and halved
Feta Cheese:
1/2 cup, crumbled
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil:
3 tbsp
Red Wine Vinegar:
2 tbsp
Dried Oregano:
1 tsp
Salt:
1/2 tsp
Black Pepper:
1/4 tsp
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: In a large salad bowl, mix romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently to coat, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- You can also add artichoke hearts or roasted red peppers for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be prepped ahead by keeping dressing separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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