Choriatiki Salad

Choriatiki Salad, also known as Greek village salad, is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the flavors of fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, making it a perfect start to your day. This vegetarian breakfast option embodies the essence of Greek cuisine with its simple yet robust ingredients.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 2 medium, chopped
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1 medium, diced
• Kalamata olives - 100 grams, pitted
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Rinse and dice the cucumber, chop the tomatoes, slice the red onion, and dice the bell pepper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, and diced bell pepper.
3. Add the pitted Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables, which may help reduce inflammation.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and feta cheese, supporting heart health.

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