Mediterranean Salad Recipe
Experience a burst of Mediterranean flavors with this vibrant salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives. Topped with creamy feta cheese and dressed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing, this refreshing dish is perfect for summer barbecues or light lunches. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it will transport your taste buds straight to the sun-soaked shores of Greece.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 39 minute
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables: romaine into bite-sized pieces, cherry tomatoes in halves, cucumber into thin rounds, and red onion into thin slices.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese. Add dried oregano.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or let it sit for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider including grilled chicken or chickpeas. Customize with additional veggies like bell peppers or carrots as desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; add a splash of olive oil before serving.