Description
Mediterranean Chopped Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that celebrates the flavors of fresh vegetables, tangy feta, and zesty lemon. This easy-to-make salad is bursting with color and crunch, making it an ideal choice for any occasion—whether served as a side or a stand-alone meal. Customize it with seasonal ingredients for a quick lunch or a delightful addition to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese.
- Add the chopped parsley and drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the mixture.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice or olive oil if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg