Simple Feta Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this Simple Feta Salad—a refreshing, Mediterranean-inspired dish that comes together in just 15 minutes! Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion, this vibrant salad is elevated by the bold flavors of creamy crumbled feta cheese and briny kalamata olives. A zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic oregano ties everything together for the ultimate balance of flavor. Perfect as a light main course or a colorful side dish, this no-cook salad is both healthy and satisfying, making it an ideal choice for warm-weather gatherings or quick weeknight meals.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, or romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup kalamata olives
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and pat dry the mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add the cucumber to the bowl.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.
Step 5
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the vegetables.
Step 6
Add the kalamata olives to the bowl.
Step 7
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 9
Serve immediately as a side dish or a light, healthy main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (703.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 815.6 |
| Total Fat 74.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2212.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.9g | |
| Protein 16.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 592.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1188.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories