Vibrant Mediterranean salad featuring tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and creamy feta with zesty olive oil dressing.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
02 - 1 large cucumber, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Cheese
04 - 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled or cubed
→ Olives
05 - 3.5 oz Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
→ Dressing
06 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnish
11 - Fresh parsley or mint, chopped
# Preparation Steps:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
02 - Gently fold in the crumbled or cubed feta cheese, ensuring it remains intact.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients.
05 - Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or mint over the top and serve immediately.
