Mediterranean Chopped Salad: A Fresh and Colorful Side Dish
By Lucas Morgan
This Mediterranean Chopped Salad is a refreshing blend of crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and colorful bell peppers, making it an ideal accompaniment for summer picnics or barbecues. With bold flavors from Kalamata olives and creamy feta cheese, it's a nutritious option packed with seasonal produce. Perfect for serving as a side dish or a light lunch, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, ensuring you can enjoy homemade goodness without the fuss.
Ingredients
- •2 cup cucumber (diced)
- •2 cup tomato (diced)
- •1 cup bell pepper (diced)
- •0.5 cup red onion (diced)
- •0.5 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- •0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- •0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- •1 clove garlic (minced)
- •3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •salt (to taste)
- •black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Wash and dice the cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, and red onion into uniform pieces.
- 2
Place all the diced veggies in a large mixing bowl.
- 3
Incorporate the Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and minced garlic into the bowl with your veggies.
- 4
Stir gently with a wooden spoon to combine, being careful not to break the feta.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat.
- 7
Cover the salad and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 8
Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning if needed.
