Mediterranean Salad
A refreshing, colorful salad combining crisp vegetables, briny olives, and creamy feta, tossed in a zesty lemon-oregano dressing.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, olives, and feta.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Add a handful of chopped fresh parsley or mint for extra freshness.
- Substitute red wine vinegar for lemon juice for a tangier flavor.
- Stir in 1 cup cooked chickpeas for added protein and heartiness.
- This salad is best served the same day but can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups (approx.)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Salad, Greek Salad, healthy salad, vegetarian, summer salad