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Braised Greek Salad


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  • Author: Clare Schmidt
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Serves 4

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

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  • 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

  1. Prepare Your Veggies: Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Halve cherry tomatoes and dice cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice red onions and bell peppers.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chopped vegetables with Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese.
  3. Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  4. Marinate: Pour dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss to coat. Let sit for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
  5. 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