Mediterranean Salad

This Mediterranean Salad combines fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a vibrant and refreshing dish that's perfect for a light meal or side. Its burst of flavors and textures makes it a delightful addition to any table.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1/2 medium, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1 medium, diced
• Kalamata olives - 100 grams, pitted
• 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 bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and diced bell pepper.
2. Add the pitted 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 and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
5. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for garnish and serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Total Fat: 21 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and olives.

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