Mediterranean Salad Classic Flavors (Printable)

A bright mix of tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta tossed with olive oil and a hint of oregano.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ Cheese

04 - 5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled or cubed

→ Olives

05 - 3.5 ounces Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
08 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Garnish

10 - Fresh parsley or mint, chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
02 - Gently incorporate the crumbled or cubed feta cheese without breaking 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 combined ingredients and toss gently to evenly coat.
05 - Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley or mint and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in 15 minutes, which means you can go from hungry to satisfied faster than the oven could preheat.
  • The salty olives and briny feta wake up your taste buds in a way that reminds you why Mediterranean food feels like vacation on a plate.
  • You can throw it together with whatever ripe tomatoes and vegetables you have on hand, so there's almost no waste.
02 -
  • Don't chop this salad more than an hour before serving, or the vegetables will release water and your dressing becomes diluted and sad.
  • Room-temperature salad tastes better than cold salad, so take it out of the fridge 10 minutes before eating—that's when all the flavors actually shine.
03 -
  • If your tomatoes lack flavor, they're not ripe enough—put them on the counter for another day and try again.
  • Make extra dressing and save it in a jar; it's perfect for tomorrow's salad or drizzled over grilled vegetables.
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