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Mediterranean Chopped Salad

Refreshing Mediterranean Chopped Salad for a Vibrant Meal

Enjoy a refreshing Mediterranean Chopped Salad, a perfect blend of fresh veggies that's quick and easy to make.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 medium Cucumber diced
  • 2 medium Tomato quartered
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper diced
  • 0.25 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives
  • 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
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion under cool running water. Dice the cucumber and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces, chop the tomatoes into quarters, and slice the red onion thinly. Place all these veggies into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and minced garlic to the bowl. Gently toss to mix all the ingredients evenly.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss the mixture again to coat the vegetables evenly.
  5. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. After chilling, give the salad another gentle toss. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate until ready to serve.

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