Greek Salad with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives
Greek Salad with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives is a classic Mediterranean dish that is both healthy and delicious. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner. The combination of fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and salty Kalamata olives creates a flavor explosion in your mouth.
To make this Greek Salad with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives, you will need the following ingredients per serving:
- 1/2 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
To start, chop the romaine lettuce, cucumber, and tomato into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl. Add the sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and pitted Kalamata olives to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
The appearance of this dish is colorful and vibrant, with the reds and greens of the vegetables contrasting with the white feta cheese and black Kalamata olives. The taste is fresh and tangy, with the salty olives and feta cheese balancing out the sweetness of the vegetables.
This Greek Salad with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives is a perfect appetizer or side dish for any Mediterranean-inspired meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking by adding or subtracting ingredients. Enjoy this delicious and healthy salad today!
Type of dish: Salad
Main ingredients: Romaine lettuce, feta cheese, Kalamata olives