Choriatiki

Choriatiki, also known as Greek village salad, is a fresh and vibrant dish that celebrates the flavors of Mediterranean vegetables, making it a perfect vegan lunch option. Bursting with colors and textures, this salad is not only delicious but also nutritious and refreshing.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomatoes - 2 medium, chopped
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1 medium, diced
• Kalamata olives - 100 grams, pitted and halved
• Capers - 1 tablespoon, rinsed
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and diced bell pepper.
2. Add the Kalamata olives and capers to the bowl, mixing gently to combine.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
5. Finally, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables, which help reduce inflammation.
• High in healthy fats from olive oil and olives, promoting heart health.

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