Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad

Name: Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Mixed salad greens', 'amount': '6 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Cherry tomatoes', 'amount': '1 cup, halved'}; {'ingredient': 'Cucumber', 'amount': '1, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Red onion', 'amount': '1/4 cup, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Kalamata olives', 'amount': '1/2 cup, pitted and halved'}; {'ingredient': 'Feta cheese', 'amount': '1 cup, crumbled'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh basil', 'amount': '1/4 cup, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Extra virgin olive oil', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Red wine vinegar', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Dijon mustard', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}

Dive into a vibrant Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad that bursts with fresh flavors and colors. This refreshing dish combines crisp vegetables with creamy feta cheese, briny Kalamata olives, and aromatic fresh basil, all drizzled with a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for your next gathering, this salad is not only delicious but also a celebration of the Mediterranean diet, known for its health benefits and rich culinary history.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Mixed salad greens (6 cups)
Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
Cucumber (1, diced)
Red onion (1/4 cup, thinly sliced)
Kalamata olives (1/2 cup, pitted and halved)
Feta cheese (1 cup, crumbled)
Fresh basil (1/4 cup, chopped)
Extra virgin olive oil (1/4 cup)
Red wine vinegar (2 tablespoons)
Dijon mustard (1 teaspoon)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and fresh basil.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create a tangy vinaigrette dressing.
Drizzle the vinaigrette dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve the feta cheese salad immediately for the best flavor and freshness.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 0 minutes • Calories: 250 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 10g • Protein: 6g • Sodium: 500mg • Sugar: 3g

Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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