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Mediterranean Marinated Vegetable Salad
Experience a burst of Mediterranean freshness with this vibrant Marinated Vegetable Salad! Each bite unveils a spectrum of colors, textures, and flavors - crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy olives, and crunchy bell peppers, all brought together by a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Finishing touches of fragrant parsley and creamy feta cheese take this salad to a new level. Perfect for summer picnics, family gatherings, or as a healthy lunch option!
Ingredients
- Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon, or to taste
- Black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground
- Garlic
- 2 cloves, minced
- Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon
- Red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup
- Olive oil
- 1/2 cup
- Fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped
- Feta cheese
- 1 cup, crumbled
- Olives
- 1 cup, pitted and sliced
- Red onion
- 1 small, thinly sliced
- Cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups, halved
- Cucumbers
- 2 medium, diced
- Bell peppers
- 2, seeds removed and diced
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, combine the diced bell peppers, cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, sliced olives, crumbled feta cheese, and finely chopped parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette. Whisk together the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the vegetable mix in the large bowl. Toss gently until all the vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This allows the vegetables to soak up the flavors of the vinaigrette, enhancing the overall taste of the salad.
- Before serving, give the salad a quick toss to redistribute the dressing. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Dietary Information
Servings: 6 Dish Type: Salad Prep Time: 20 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour Calories: 250 Fat: 20g Carbs: 15g Protein: 5g Sodium: 450mg Sugar: 5g
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