Kalamata Salad

Kalamata Salad is a vibrant and refreshing Greek dish that combines the rich flavors of Kalamata olives, crisp vegetables, and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for a light lunch, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Kalamata olives - 100 grams, pitted and halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1/2 medium, thinly sliced
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Extra virgin 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, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
2. Add the halved Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
5. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from olives and olive oil, which support heart health.
• High in antioxidants from vegetables, helping to reduce inflammation.

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