Description
Mediterranean Chopped Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, zesty red onion, and colorful bell peppers all tossed in a zesty lemon-olive dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or as a delightful side for dinner parties, this salad is not only healthy but also customizable to fit your taste preferences. In under 30 minutes, you can whip up this nutrient-packed salad that’s great for meal prep and will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by washing and chopping them into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg