Mediterranean Chop Salad

Ingredients

Salt

1/2 teaspoon or to taste

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon or to taste

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon

Red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons

Olive oil

1/4 cup

Kalamata olives

1/2 cup, pitted and sliced

Feta cheese

1/2 cup, crumbled

Red onion

1/2 cup, thinly sliced

Cucumber

1 cup, seeded and chopped

Yellow bell pepper

1 cup, seeded and chopped

Red bell pepper

1 cup, seeded and chopped

Romaine lettuce

4 cups, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, bell peppers, cucumber, and red onion.
2. Add the crumbled feta cheese and sliced Kalamata olives to the salad.
3. In a separate, smaller bowl, prepare the vinaigrette. Start by whisking together the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
4. While continuously whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified and all ingredients are well combined.
5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to ensure every ingredient is coated with the dressing.
6. Serve immediately. This salad is best enjoyed fresh to savor the crunch of the vegetables and the tang of the vinaigrette.