Description
Mediterranean Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish full of crunchy vegetables, creamy feta, and tangy dressing. With Mediterranean staples like cucumbers, olives, and tomatoes, this salad is healthy, customizable, and perfect as a side or a main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), diced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano or dried oregano
- 1–2 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens (optional, for extra crunch)
- For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and fresh herbs (parsley and oregano). Add lettuce or greens if using.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), garlic, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with extra fresh parsley or crumbled feta if desired.
Notes
- To make this a main dish, add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.
- Swap feta with goat cheese, ricotta salata, or Parmesan for a different flavor.
- Add cooked grains like quinoa, couscous, or farro for a heartier salad.
- Add sliced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta and add avocado or a dairy-free cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
