Feta Cheese Salad

This refreshing Feta Cheese Salad combines crisp vegetables and tangy feta for a light yet satisfying lunch. It's a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for a gluten-free meal.

Feta Cheese Salad
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Greek
320 kcal

Ingredients

  • Ripe tomatoes - 200 grams, diced
  • Cucumber - 100 grams, diced
  • Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
  • Bell pepper (any color) - 100 grams, diced
  • Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
  • Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and halved
  • Fresh parsley - 15 grams, chopped
  • Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. Add the crumbled feta cheese and Kalamata olives to the bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring the feta and olives are evenly distributed.
  5. Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top and give it one final toss.
  6. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Carbs: 15 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg
  • Total Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in antioxidants from vegetables that support overall health.
  • High in healthy fats from olive oil and feta cheese, promoting heart health.

Tags

GreekGluten-FreeLunch