Spanish Salad

Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this vibrant Spanish Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and tangy red onion, it's beautifully balanced with briny black olives and a zesty dressing made from extra-virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, and freshly minced garlic. Finely chopped parsley adds a fragrant touch, making this 20-minute, no-cook recipe a go-to for quick lunches, side dishes, or light appetizers. Whether served immediately or chilled, this classic Spanish favorite is a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Ripe tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 100 grams Black olives
• 4 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
• 1 large Garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all vegetables thoroughly under running water and pat them dry.

Step 2

Dice the tomatoes into medium-sized chunks and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin slices or half-moon shapes, then add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, dice it finely, and add it to the mix.

Step 5

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the slices to the bowl, separating them into rings.

Step 6

Drain the black olives if using brined or canned olives, and slice them in half if preferred. Add them to the bowl.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 9

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad for a garnish.

Step 10

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1321.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	838.9

Total Fat 67.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1963.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 28.4g
Protein 10.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 257.2mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 2286.0mg	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: 68.1%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 26.9%