Choriatiki Salad (Greek Salad)

Choriatiki Salad, also known as Greek salad, is a vibrant and fresh appetizer featuring crisp vegetables, creamy feta, and briny olives. This Kosher version captures the essence of traditional Greek flavors in a healthy, colorful dish.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 2 medium, chopped
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Green bell pepper - 1/2, diced
• Kalamata olives - 100 grams, pitted
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Start by washing all the vegetables thoroughly.
2. Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and place it in a mixing bowl.
3. Chop the tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the cucumber.
4. Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad mixture.
5. Dice the green bell pepper and incorporate it into the bowl.
6. Add the pitted Kalamata olives to the bowl.
7. Crumble the feta cheese on top of the salad ingredients.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
9. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
10. Serve immediately or let it chill for a few minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Provides healthy fats from olive oil and feta cheese.

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