Description
Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Pickled Red Onion and Feta is a vibrant dish bursting with fresh flavors and textures. Perfect for any occasion, this salad combines crunchy vegetables, tangy pickled onions, and creamy feta cheese to create a delightful harmony that will impress your guests or provide a satisfying light meal. With easy preparation steps and the option to make it ahead of time, you can enjoy this nutritious salad at your next summer barbecue or as part of a healthy lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ medium red onion
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar (for pickling)
- 1 English cucumber
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ¾ cup Kalamata olives
- 3 Tbsp fresh dill
- 8 oz feta cheese
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- For the quick-pickled red onion, combine sliced red onion, red wine vinegar, and cold water in a small bowl; let sit while preparing the salad.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients: red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, honey, minced garlic, oregano, and olive oil until emulsified.
- Chop cucumber and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces; halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine drained pickled onions with chopped vegetables, olives, dill, and diced feta cheese.
- Pour dressing over the salad mix; toss gently until well combined. Chill for up to 3 hours or serve at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg