Salata Me Tiri

Salata Me Tiri is a refreshing Greek side dish featuring crumbled feta cheese, ripe tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers, all drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh herbs. This vibrant salad is perfect for complementing any meal with its tangy and savory flavors.

Ingredients

• Feta cheese - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium (approximately 200 grams)
• Red onion - 1/4 medium (approximately 30 grams)
• Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Dried oregano - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Start by washing the cherry tomatoes and cucumbers under cold water.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
3. Peel the red onion and slice it thinly.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
5. Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetable mixture.
6. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the salad and sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
7. Add the chopped parsley and gently toss all ingredients together until well mixed.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes and cucumbers, which may help reduce inflammation.
• High in calcium and protein from feta cheese, supporting bone health.

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