Mediterranean Salad Tomatoes Feta (Printable Version)

Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta blend in a vibrant, easy-to-make Mediterranean salad.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
02 - 1 large cucumber, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Cheese

04 - 5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled or cubed

→ Olives

05 - 3.5 ounces Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
08 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Garnish

10 - Fresh parsley or mint, chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, place diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
02 - Gently incorporate the crumbled or cubed feta cheese without breaking it up excessively.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure even coating.
05 - Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or mint on top and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you'd expect—no cooking, no fussing, just honest flavors doing the work.
  • The salty feta and briny olives transform simple vegetables into something that tastes intentional and restaurant-quality.
  • It tastes even better the next day when the dressing settles and everything becomes more of itself.
02 -
  • Over-salting the salad before the dressing goes in is the biggest mistake—the feta is already salty, and the vinegar in the dressing needs room to be tasted; wait and taste after tossing.
  • Room-temperature vegetables taste better than cold ones because warmth opens up their flavor; if your ingredients have been in the fridge, pull them out twenty minutes before assembling.
03 -
  • Make the dressing first and let it sit while you prep vegetables—this gives the oregano time to bloom and flavor the oil.
  • If you're making this ahead, assemble everything except the dressing, then toss right before serving to preserve the salad's bright, fresh character.
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