Vibrant Mediterranean Salad
This vibrant Mediterranean salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that's perfect for summer. It's made with a variety of fresh vegetables, including cucumber, tomato, red onion, green bell pepper, and black olives. The salad is then topped with crumbled feta cheese and a simple dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano. The salad is light and flavorful, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
I first had this salad at a restaurant in Greece, and I was immediately hooked. The flavors were so fresh and bright, and the salad was so light and refreshing. I knew I had to recreate it at home, so I asked the chef for the recipe. He was kind enough to share it with me, and I've been making it ever since. I've made a few minor changes to the recipe over the years, but the basic ingredients and flavors remain the same.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup chopped tomato
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped black olives
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomato, red onion, green bell pepper, black olives, and feta cheese.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  4. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Why It Works
  • The combination of fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a simple dressing creates a salad that is both light and flavorful.
  • The cucumber and tomato add a refreshing sweetness to the salad, while the red onion and green bell pepper add a bit of crunch and spice.
  • The feta cheese adds a salty and tangy flavor to the salad, and it also helps to bind the ingredients together.
  • The dressing is made with a combination of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano, which gives the salad a bright and flavorful acidity.