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.
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
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, black olives, and dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 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