Bauernsalat (Farmer's Salad)

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Bauernsalat (Farmer's Salad) is a rustic classic that combines simple ingredients into a vibrant and satisfying dish. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, and tangy red onions form the base, while creamy feta cheese and briny olives add rich, savory notes. Tossed in a zesty red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil dressing spiced with oregano, this salad is a celebration of wholesome, farm-fresh ingredients. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, Bauernsalat is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light stand-alone meal. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a taste of the Mediterranean countryside, ideal for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Cucumbers
• 4 medium Tomatoes
• 1 medium Red onion
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 200 grams Feta cheese
• 100 grams Olives
• 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 30 ml Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and dry the cucumbers and tomatoes. Peel the cucumbers if desired, then slice them into thin rounds. Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Peel and slice the red onion into thin rings. Remove the core and seeds from the red bell pepper, then slice into thin strips.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and red bell pepper.

Step 4

Cut the feta cheese into small cubes and add them to the salad bowl along with the olives.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until the vegetables and cheese are well coated.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature, as a side dish or a light lunch. Enjoy your Bauernsalat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1568.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1396.9

Total Fat 112.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 178mg	0%
Sodium 4233.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.3g	0%
Total Sugars 30.5g
Protein 39.0g	0%

Vitamin D 32IU	0%
Calcium 1242.6mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 2379.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.9%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 19.4%