Description
A refreshing salad combining seasonal vegetables and a zesty vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Plate the salad in a large serving dish or individual bowls.
- Garnish with additional feta cheese and olives if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best flavor.
- Experiment with different cheeses like goat cheese or blue cheese for variation.
- For added protein, include grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- To enhance presentation, layer the ingredients instead of tossing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: salads, fresh vegetables, vinaigrette, Mediterranean salad