Refreshing Mediterranean Salad
Welcome to your next go-to summer salad! The Refreshing Mediterranean Salad is not just a vibrant dish brimming with flavors and colors; it's a delightful way to embrace fresh produce while treating your taste buds to a culinary adventure! Imagine crisp greens mixed with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and briny olives, all topped with creamy feta cheese – this salad is a feast for the eyes and the palate.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Add Olives and Feta: Gently fold in the sliced Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until it's evenly coated.
- Serve: You can serve it immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.