Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup English cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Rinse and chop tomatoes and cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and bell peppers.
- Add olives and feta: Gently fold in Kalamata olives and feta cheese without crushing them.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Chill: Let the salad sit in the fridge for 15-30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Serve: Plate in a large bowl or individual portions; garnish with extra feta or olives as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg