Description
A vibrant and fresh Mediterranean Salad with a zesty vinaigrette, featuring cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, cucumber, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes tossed in a flavorful garlic lemon dressing. This easy no-cook recipe is perfect for quick meals and meal prep, delivering a healthy and colorful taste of the Mediterranean.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Fruits
- 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 sun-dried tomatoes, julienne cut
Dairy
- 3 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled (omit for Whole30)
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the diced cherry tomatoes, diced yellow bell pepper, sliced red onions, sliced black olives, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes. Toss gently to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well emulsified and flavorful.
- Toss salad with dressing and garnish: Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the salad mixture. Toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients with the dressing. Finally, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top as a bright, fresh garnish before serving.
Notes
- You can keep this Mediterranean salad in the fridge for three to four days, making it an excellent meal prep option.
- Since this salad contains no lettuce, it won’t get soggy when dressed. The vinaigrette marinates the ingredients, enhancing the flavors even more the next day.
Keywords: Mediterranean salad, zesty vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, healthy salad, vegetarian, quick salad, no cook