Mediterranean Salad with Feta and Olives
Mediterranean Salad with Feta and Olives is a vibrant and refreshing dish that embodies the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Perfect for any occasion, this salad features crisp vegetables, savory feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, making it a delightful addition to picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red apple vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse all fresh produce. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine without mashing the feta.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg