Kittencal's Mediterranean Style Taverna Chopped Greek Salad

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with Kittencal’s Mediterranean Style Taverna Chopped Greek Salad, a refreshing medley of crisp vegetables, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, combining juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and vibrant bell peppers with the bold tang of a homemade olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. Enhanced with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and aromatic dried oregano, this Greek-inspired salad is perfect as a light main dish or a zesty side to complement grilled meats or crusty bread. Packed with wholesome ingredients and authentic flavors, it’s a perfect choice for a healthy Mediterranean diet and a must-try for lovers of Greek cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 medium Bell pepper (any color)
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the fresh vegetables: tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and parsley.

Step 2

Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then chop it into bite-sized chunks and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion, or chop it into small pieces if preferred, and add to the salad.

Step 5

Remove the seeds and core from the bell pepper, dice it into small chunks, and mix it into the bowl.

Step 6

Add the Kalamata olives to the salad mixture.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables in the bowl.

Step 8

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad for added freshness.

Step 9

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to ensure an even coating.

Step 11

Serve immediately as a side dish or main course, optionally with crusty bread or grilled meat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1358.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1038.1

Total Fat 88.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2649.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 29.9g
Protein 9.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 300.8mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 2292.0mg	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: 73.5%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 22.9%