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Mediterranean Salad

Name: Mediterranean Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 cups sliced cucumbers (seeds removed) (Source: 3 cups sliced cucumbers (seeds removed)); 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved) (Source: 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)); 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced) (Source: 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)); 1 each green bell pepper (cored, seeded and diced) (Source: 1 green bell pepper (cored, seeded and diced)); 1/3 cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved) (Source: 1/3 cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved)); 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped, plus more for garnish) (Source: 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped, plus more for garnish)); 1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled) (Source: 1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled)); 6 tablespoons olive oil (Source: 6 tablespoons olive oil); 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (Source: 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar); 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (Source: 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard); As Needed salt (Source seasoning: salt and pepper to taste); As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: salt and pepper to taste); 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (Source: 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano); 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (Source: 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)

Mediterranean Salad is made with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 1 min
Total: 21 min
Original yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 14 listed

Make it part of your week

Estimating…

SaladsMediterraneanSidesPrep: 16–30 minutesTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Sides
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Preparation & total time: Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 30 minutes or less
Dish type: Salads

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the dressing

Mix and add the dressing at the steps specified.

2. Prepare the finishing addition

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

3. Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Get to know the ingredients

sliced cucumbers (seeds removed)

In the method: Place the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green bell peppers, kalamata olives and parsley in a large bowl.

cherry tomatoes (halved)

In the method: Place the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green bell peppers, kalamata olives and parsley in a large bowl.

red onion (thinly sliced)

In the method: Place the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green bell peppers, kalamata olives and parsley in a large bowl.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired, then serve immediately.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Mix and add the dressing at the steps specified.

What happens at the end?

Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired, then serve immediately.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: dinneratthezoo.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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