Description
A fresh and vibrant Mediterranean chopped salad packed with crisp vegetables, briny olives, and creamy feta, tossed in a simple lemon and oregano dressing. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or as a light side dish.
Ingredients
- 250 g cherry tomatoes
- 250 g cucumbers (mini, baby, Persian, or Lebanese)
- 100 g roasted peppers
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 cup mixed olives (kalamata or green)
- 1/2 cup parsley leaves, firmly packed
- 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 small clove garlic (or 1/2 large clove), minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
1. Finely dice the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted peppers, red onion, olives, and parsley. Add them to a large mixing bowl.
2. Toss the chopped vegetables together until evenly combined.
3. In a small jar with a lid, add the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
4. Seal the jar and shake well for 20–30 seconds until the dressing is fully combined.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly so all ingredients are coated.
6. Top with crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
This salad is ideal for BBQs, picnics, or potlucks and can be made shortly before serving.
Use kalamata olives for a more traditional Mediterranean flavor.
Nutritional values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients used.
For best flavor, use high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 189
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g