Description
A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean Salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy Roma tomatoes, tangy kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a simple yet flavorful dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and herbs. Perfect as a light lunch or a healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 English cucumber, halved and sliced
- 3 large Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 3/4 cup kalamata olives, halved
Cheese
- 4 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced English cucumber, chopped Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced onion, chopped parsley, chopped basil, and halved kalamata olives. Gently toss to mix the vegetables and herbs evenly.
- Add Feta and Mix Dressing: Add the crumbled feta cheese to the bowl. Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the ingredients. Sprinkle in the dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Toss and Serve: Toss all the ingredients together until the salad is well mixed and everything is evenly coated with dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh herbs to enhance the salad’s flavor.
- Adjust the amount of red wine vinegar and olive oil based on your preferred acidity and richness.
- You can add a handful of toasted pine nuts or walnuts for extra crunch.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to a day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
