Mediterranean Salad with Feta (Print Version)

Fresh salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta tossed in olive oil and herbs.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
02 - 1 large cucumber, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Cheese

04 - 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled or cubed

→ Olives

05 - 3.5 oz Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Garnish

10 - Fresh parsley or mint, chopped

# Directions:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
02 - Gently add the crumbled or cubed feta cheese, taking care not to break it up excessively.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
05 - Top with chopped fresh parsley or mint if desired. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, making it perfect for those nights when you want something fresh but have no energy to cook.
  • The flavors actually get better as it sits, so you can prep it ahead and let the dressing work its magic.
  • One salad satisfies both the vegetable lovers and the people who need real food on their plate.
02 -
  • Don't add the dressing too far in advance—if you dress it more than 30 minutes before eating, the salt will weep water from the tomatoes and your salad becomes a soup.
  • Taste the dressing on its own before it meets the vegetables; once everything's combined, it's harder to adjust the seasoning without overworking the salad.
03 -
  • Save a tablespoon of the dressing aside before tossing, then drizzle it on the plated salad for a final pop of flavor and shine.
  • If your tomatoes aren't as flavorful as you'd hoped, a tiny pinch of sugar on top brings out their sweetness without making the salad taste sweet.
Return