Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing Greek salad, featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese drizzled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish at gatherings, this salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients that will delight your taste buds and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced (preferably English)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and rinse all fresh ingredients under cold water.
- Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into uniform pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped veggies with olives and crumbled feta.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg