Mediterranean Salad with Homemade Dressing

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Mediterranean Salad with Homemade Dressing—a refreshing and healthy dish packed with bold flavors and fresh ingredients! This easy-to-make salad combines crunchy cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, tangy red onion, salty Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty, herb-infused dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and garlic. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or party appetizer, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes and can be tailored with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or mint for an added burst of flavor. Whether you're meal-prepping or feeding a crowd, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is a must-try for lovers of wholesome, flavorful cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Cucumber
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 large Bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley or mint (optional)
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 small Garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the red onion thinly.

Step 4

Core the bell pepper, remove the seeds, and chop it into small pieces.

Step 5

Combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and kalamata olives in a large salad bowl.

Step 6

Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.

Step 7

Chop the fresh parsley or mint, if using, and sprinkle it over the salad for added flavor.

Step 8

In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing: whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all vegetables are coated evenly.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 11

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1231.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1187.7

Total Fat 103.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 3494.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.1g	0%
Total Sugars 24.7g
Protein 18.7g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 641.6mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 1856.5mg	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: 75.6%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 18.4%