Looking for a salad that’s healthy, delicious, and full of vibrant colors?
Do you love the combination of fresh veggies, creamy cheese, and tangy dressing?
Would you serve this as a light lunch, a side dish, or a party appetizer?
This Mediterranean salad is a perfect mix of crisp vegetables, black olives, and smooth cheese — a bowl of freshness that tastes like sunshine!
It’s simple to make, full of nutrients, and absolutely irresistible!
Ingredients
1 medium cucumber, diced
2 tomatoes, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
A handful of black olives
Cream cheese wedges or feta cheese, cut into pieces
Lettuce leaves for garnish (optional)
For the Dressing:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano (optional)
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes, onion, red pepper, yellow pepper, and green pepper.
- Add the black olives and gently mix everything together.
- In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oregano until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the vegetables.
- Transfer the salad to a serving plate and garnish with cheese wedges and lettuce leaves.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors! Tip:
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cumin, fresh parsley, or balsamic vinegar!
Enjoy