Description
A vibrant and flavor-packed salad loaded with fresh ingredients and a tangy vinaigrette, perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash all fresh produce under cool running water and dry them off.
- Chop the Romaine: Chop the head of romaine into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the Vegetables: Dice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Toss in the Rest: Add vegetables to a large mixing bowl with olives, feta, and parsley.
- Whisk the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and seasoning.
- Combine: Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Let It Rest: Allow salad to sit for 5–10 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve It Up: Serve on a plate or in a communal bowl, garnishing as desired.
Notes
For best flavor, serve immediately, or refrigerate the dressing separately if making ahead. Can customize with seasonal ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, Mediterranean, healthy, fresh ingredients, chopped salad, colorful salad