Fresh Mediterranean salad

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

2 ripe tomatoes (or 200 g cherry tomatoes cut in half)

1 cucumber, peeled and cut into half rings

1/2 red onion, finely sliced

100 g feta, crumbled or cubed

100 g black olives (Kalamata type)

1/2 red pepper, cut into thin strips

2 tbsp. tablespoons of fresh parsley or chopped basil

2 tbsp. tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp. tablespoons of lemon juice (or red wine vinegar)

1/2 tsp. teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

Preparation :

Prepare the vegetables:
Cut the tomatoes, cucumber, pepper and red onion as directed. Drain the olives if necessary.

Assemble the salad:
In a large salad bowl, mix the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, pepper and olives.

Add the cheese:
Gently incorporate the feta so as not to crumble it too much if it is in cubes.

Season:
Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, add oregano, salt and pepper.

Add the herbs:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil just before serving.

Serve chilled, ideally after 10 minutes of rest for the flavors to develop.