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Mediterranean Chopped Salad

Vibrant Mediterranean Chopped Salad for a Fresh Summer Bite

This Mediterranean Chopped Salad is a vibrant dish bursting with fresh flavors, perfect for summer lunches or dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumber diced
  • 2 cups Tomato diced
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper diced
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion diced; soaking in water reduces sharpness
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives pitted
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • cutting board
  • Knife
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by washing all your fresh ingredients thoroughly under cold water. Dice the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion into uniform pieces. Set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In the bowl with your diced veggies, gently fold in the Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and minced garlic. Use a spatula to combine everything evenly.
  3. In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Drizzle the prepared dressing over your salad mixture. Using gentle tossing motions, combine the salad ingredients with the dressing until well-coated.
  5. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Once chilled, give the salad a gentle toss again before serving. Serve cold, presenting it beautifully in a bowl or platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep excess dressing separate to maintain crisp freshness.

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