Description
A vibrant, refreshing mix of ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and green bell pepper, topped with Kalamata olives, creamy feta cheese, and a simple yet flavorful dressing. Perfect for a light meal or as a side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped into wedges 🍅
- 1 cucumber, sliced (or quartered if using a large cucumber) 🥒
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced 🌶️
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted 🫒
- 8 oz block of feta cheese, cut into cubes or crumbled 🧀
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 🫒
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 🍷
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano 🌿
- Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
- Optional: Fresh parsley or oregano for garnish 🌿
Instructions
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Prepare the Vegetables:
In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and green bell pepper. Gently toss the vegetables to mix them evenly. -
Add the Olives and Feta:
Scatter the Kalamata olives over the vegetables, then place the feta cheese on top. You can either leave the feta as a whole block, as is traditional, or crumble it for easier serving. -
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste. -
Dress the Salad:
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, ensuring everything is lightly coated. Give the salad a gentle toss to combine, being careful not to break up the feta too much. -
Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or additional oregano, if desired. Serve immediately with warm pita bread or as a side to grilled meats or fish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg