Mediterranean Sunshine Salad
This Mediterranean Sunshine Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures the flavors of Balearic cuisine. Packed with colorful vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, it's a perfect addition to any summer meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill for 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
- 12g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl Whisk
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Mediterranean Sunshine Salad as a side dish with grilled fish or chicken, or enjoy it on its own as a light and healthy meal.
Tips & tricks
For an extra burst of flavor, add a handful of fresh chopped herbs such as basil or parsley to the salad before serving.
Cost
$12