Ingredients
- Cucumber: 1 medium, diced
- Tomatoes: 2 medium, diced
- Red Onion: 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Bell Pepper (any color): 1, diced
- Kalamata Olives: 1/2 cup, pitted and halved
- Feta Cheese: 4 oz, crumbled
- Fresh Parsley: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Wash all the vegetables thoroughly and prepare them (dice cucumber, tomatoes, and bell pepper; thinly slice red onion).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, sliced red onion, halved Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add Protein: Grilled chicken, chickpeas, or falafel can boost protein content.
- Swap Cheese: Try goat cheese or halloumi for different flavors.
- Include Greens: Add romaine lettuce or spinach for extra nutrients.
- Spice It Up: Add red pepper flakes for a little kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg