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Consider the search for your next easy side dish over. This Mediterranean salad is filled to the brim with fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and savory Kalamata olives, all of which help you savor the essence of Mediterranean cuisine in every single bite. It's also perfect for a light lunch or quick dinner since it's so simple. After chopping up all of components, the homemade olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing ties it all together, adding some zest and tang that'll leave you satisfied. Dive deeper into Mediterranean recipes with this fresh seasonal salad!
Ingredients for Mediterranean Salad
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All of the ingredients for this fresh Mediterranean salad are super accessible and easy to find at the grocery store. Add them to your grocery list for your next trip to experience the greatest coastal flavors ever. This recipe makes an excellent side dish for a shareable feast, or you could even serve it as the main course. If you want to bulk it up with some protein a bit, you could add some chopped citrusy grilled chicken or pieces of salami to make each bite more filling.
For the salad:
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions for Mediterranean Salad
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It truly is as simple as chop, mix, serve. First, combine all of the salad ingredients together in bowl, drizzle the dressing on top, and get ready to dig in!
- In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, Kalamata olives, and chopped parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
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