Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad

Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this fresh and flavorful Feta Cheese Salad! Packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy cubes of feta cheese, this salad embodies the essence of sunny coastal cuisine. Tossed in a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, bright lemon juice, and fragrant dried oregano, each bite bursts with simple, wholesome ingredients. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect side dish or light meal. Ideal for healthy eating and Mediterranean diet enthusiasts, this irresistible salad is a go-to for effortless entertaining or savoring seasonal produce.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Feta cheese
• 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 100 grams Kalamata olives
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, peel and thinly slice the red onion, and quarter the cucumber lengthwise and then slice into smaller chunks.

Step 2

Place the prepared tomatoes, cucumber, and onion into a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Add the Kalamata olives to the bowl. If they're not pitted, be sure to remove the pits first.

Step 4

Cut the feta cheese into small cubes, approximately 1 cm in size, and gently add to the salad bowl.

Step 5

In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the dressing is emulsified.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 7

Using two large spoons, gently toss the salad to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad for a burst of color and added flavor.

Step 9

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if required.

Step 10

Serve the salad immediately or cover and refrigerate it for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1607.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1348.5

Total Fat 115.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 100.1mg	0%
Sodium 4081.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 20.0g
Protein 29.5g	0%

Vitamin D 18IU	0%
Calcium 1005.0mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 2484.4mg	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: 74.6%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 17.0%