Greek Vegetable Salad
Try this fresh and flavourful Greek vegetable salad, perfect as a side dish or light meal. This gluten-free and nut-free recipe can be prepared in just 10 minutes.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 261kcal
Equipment
- 1 Small Glass Jar with Lid
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- ½ English Cucumber dice into cubes
- 8-10 Cherry Tomatoes cut each into half
- ½ Red Onion peel and slice
- ½ Yellow Bell Pepper (Capsicum) wash and dice into cubes
- ½ Red Bell Pepper (Capsicum) wash and dice into cubes
- 7-8 Pitted Black Olives
- 70 gms Feta Cheese cut into 1.5 x 1.5 inch cubes
For Dressing
- 1.5 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- juice from ½ Lemon adjust to taste
- 1 Garlic peel and chop finely
- ¼ Teaspoon Oregano
- ¼ Teaspoon Dried Basil
- Salt as required
- Pepper as required
Instructions
- Add olive oil, salt, garlic, pepper, oregano, and basil in a small jar.1.5 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Garlic, ¼ Teaspoon Oregano, ¼ Teaspoon Dried Basil, Salt, Pepper, juice from ½ Lemon
- Close the jar with an airtight lid and shake it well until all the ingredients are combined.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and olives.½ English Cucumber, 8-10 Cherry Tomatoes, ½ Red Onion, ½ Yellow Bell Pepper (Capsicum), ½ Red Bell Pepper (Capsicum), 7-8 Pitted Black Olives
- Gently toss vegetables with a spoon.
- Drizzle dressing on the salad and add feta cheese. Toss gently until everything is combined being careful not to break feta too much.70 gms Feta Cheese
- Enjoy Greek vegetable salad with a main meal or on its own as a light meal.
Notes
Assemble Salad: Make sure to assemble the salad and add the dressing just before serving to maintain the crispness and freshness of vegetables.
Toss Gently: Gently toss the salad to combine. Over-mixing will cause the feta cheese to crumble.
Use Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh vegetables and ensure feta is well within it's expiry date.
Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1611IU | Vitamin C: 113mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 2mg
