Mediterranean Salad with Feta (Printable)

Vibrant mix of tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta tossed in olive oil dressing.

# Ingredient list:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
02 - 1 large cucumber, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Cheese

04 - 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled or cubed

→ Olives

05 - 3.5 oz Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Garnish

10 - Fresh parsley or mint, chopped

# How-to:

01 - In a large salad bowl, add the diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
02 - Gently incorporate the crumbled or cubed feta cheese, being careful to maintain its texture.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Top with freshly chopped parsley or mint if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required which means a cool kitchen even on the hottest days
  • The flavors actually get better as they sit together making it perfect for meal prep
  • Simple ingredients pack a huge punch proving you do not need fancy techniques to eat well
02 -
  • Letting the salad sit for at least fifteen minutes before serving makes a huge difference in how the flavors come together
  • The vegetables will release water as they sit so this is best eaten the same day it becomes a bit soupy overnight
03 -
  • Let the tomatoes come to room temperature before tossing if they have been refrigerated, cold tomatoes lose their flavor
  • Make the dressing in a small jar and shake it vigorously instead of whisking, it emulsifies faster and you can save any extra
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