A fresh and flavorful chopped Greek salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, and feta, tossed in a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing. Ready in minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup red onion, chopped
- ½ cup kalamata olives, chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 6 fresh mint leaves, julienned
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, mined or grated
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- To a large bowl, add the chopped vegetables, olives, feta, and mint.
- In a small bowl bowl, add the oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
- Cover and allow the salad to chill for at least 10 minutes, or until serving.
Notes
You can soak your chopped red onion in water for 10 minutes to help mellow their flavor.
Sundried tomatoes and garbanzo beans make great additions to this chopped salad.
Store covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 561mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1506IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 1mg
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