Description
Braised Greek Salad is a vibrant, warm twist on the classic Greek salad that brings together the fresh flavors of cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese. This delightful dish embraces seasonal vegetables and features a simple dressing of olive oil and lemon juice, creating a refreshing Mediterranean experience. Perfect as a side or a light main course, this salad will be the star of your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Veggies: Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Halve cherry tomatoes and dice cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice red onions and bell peppers.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chopped vegetables with Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Marinate: Pour dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss to coat. Let sit for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Serve: Toss again before serving at room temperature or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg