Mediterranean Salad with Zesty Vinaigrette Recipe
A fresh and vibrant Mediterranean Salad featuring cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onions, olives, cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese, tossed in a zesty lemon garlic vinaigrette and topped with fresh parsley. This no-cook, quick-to-prepare salad is perfect for a healthy meal or side dish and is ideal for meal prepping as it stays fresh refrigerated for days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup red onions, sliced
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 3 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, julienne cut
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the diced cherry tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, sliced red onions, black olives, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes ensuring all the ingredients are mixed well.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the mixture is emulsified and well combined.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the salad mixture, then gently toss to coat the vegetables evenly with the dressing. Finally, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top as a bright garnish.
Notes
- You can keep this Mediterranean salad refrigerated for three to four days, making it an excellent choice for meal prep.
- Since there’s no lettuce in this salad, it won’t get soggy, and the vinaigrette actually marinates the ingredients, enhancing the flavors if consumed the next day.
- Omit feta cheese if following a Whole30 diet to keep it compliant.
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