Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of a Zesty Greek Salad, a delightful dish that’s perfect for any gathering or a light meal. This refreshing salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, all tossed together with a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is not just quick to make but also a feast for the senses. Ideal as a standalone meal or paired with grilled proteins, it’s sure to impress your guests while keeping your diet light and healthy. Enjoy the burst of freshness in each bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and pit the olives if necessary.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg