Spicy Greek Salad

This Spicy Greek Salad combines fresh vegetables with a zesty dressing, offering a vibrant and flavorful dish that's perfect for a light meal. The heat from the chili flakes adds an exciting twist to the classic Greek salad, making it both refreshing and invigorating.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1 medium, diced
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and halved
• Capers - 1 tablespoon, rinsed
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (adjust for spice level)
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, diced bell pepper, Kalamata olives, capers, and chopped parsley.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated evenly.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or chili flakes for extra heat.
5. Serve immediately or let it sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 200
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, promoting heart health.

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