Baltic Sea Breeze Salad (Baltijos jūros vėsusis salotas)

Baltijos jūros vėsusis salotas, or Baltic Sea Breeze Salad, is a refreshing and nutritious dish from Lithuanian cuisine. This salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal, especially during the warm summer months.

Baltic Sea Breeze Salad (Baltijos jūros vėsusis salotas)

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup black olives
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, black olives, and dill.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
5g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl Whisk

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Baltic Sea Breeze Salad as a refreshing side dish with grilled fish or chicken.

Tips & tricks

For a twist, you can add some chopped fresh mint or parsley to the salad for extra flavor.

Cost

$10