Description
This Mediterranean Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or as a side. Packed with fresh vegetables, tangy olives, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing, it’s a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 4 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini slices (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, pepperoncini, and parsley.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or chill for 10 to 15 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken, tuna, or chickpeas for a heartier meal.
- Use fresh oregano and garlic if preferred.
- This salad is also great as a pita filling or served with warm flatbread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
