Mediterranean tomatoes olives feta (Print View)

A vibrant Mediterranean dish featuring juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, olives, and creamy feta in olive oil.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

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

→ Cheese

04 - 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled or cubed

→ Olives

05 - 3.5 oz Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Garnish

10 - Fresh parsley or mint, chopped

# Directions:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
02 - Gently add the crumbled or cubed feta cheese, taking care not to break it up excessively.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
05 - Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley or mint and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, making it perfect for those days when you want something nourishing without the fuss.
  • The combination of creamy feta, briny olives, and bright tomatoes creates a flavor balance that somehow feels both simple and sophisticated.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so you're never scrambling to accommodate different diets at the table.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad too far in advance—if you make it more than 20 minutes before serving, the vegetables will weep and the whole thing becomes watery and sad instead of fresh and crisp.
  • The quality of your olive oil and the ripeness of your tomatoes matter far more than any technique, so invest in good versions of these two things and let them shine.
03 -
  • Pat your cucumber dry after cutting it—excess moisture is the enemy of a crisp salad, so this small step makes a noticeable difference in how it feels in your mouth.
  • Add the feta last, right before serving, and handle it as little as possible so it stays in distinct creamy pieces rather than becoming crumbly and distributed throughout.
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