Choriatiki Salata

Choriatiki Salata, also known as Greek village salad, is a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, briny feta, and olives, offering a refreshing taste of the Mediterranean. This dish is perfect for a light lunch, celebrating the simplicity and quality of its ingredients.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 2 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1 medium, diced
• Kalamata olives - 100 grams, pitted and halved
• 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. Wash and prepare all vegetables: dice the cucumber and tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the bell pepper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
5. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

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

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