Description
A vibrant and refreshing Healthy Greek Salad packed with fresh vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy Kalamata olives. This nutrient-rich salad offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that promote mental clarity and happiness. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s perfect as a light yet satisfying meal or side, adaptable to various dietary needs and flavor preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 crisp cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Other Salad Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash all fresh produce thoroughly. Dice the tomatoes and cucumbers into bite-sized chunks, then thinly slice the red onion. For a milder onion flavor, rinse the onion slices briefly under cold water.
- Combine in a Bowl: In a large bowl, gently toss together the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and Kalamata olives to evenly distribute the vibrant ingredients.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top, allowing small chunks to rest on the salad so each forkful includes a creamy bite.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil with fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar. Add dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper and mix until well combined.
- Dress and Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat all ingredients evenly without breaking their textures.
Notes
- Use the freshest ingredients possible to maximize flavor and nutrition.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure balanced flavors in every bite.
- Allow the salad to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving so the dressing melds beautifully.
- Adjust salt carefully as feta and olives are naturally salty.
- Serve chilled to maintain crisp texture and refreshing taste.
- This salad is not suitable for freezing or reheating.
- For a vegan version, omit feta or use a plant-based alternative and ensure the dressing contains no animal products.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg