Easy Mediterranean Salad
An easy vegetarian, Mediterranean salad, using simple ingredients, is a must have salad. Combining chick peas, with fresh tomatoes, red bell peppers, and olives, provides a great mix of textures and flavors. Served with a red wine vinaigrette dressing and topped with feta cheese, to perfectly complement the salad.
- Prep Time: 10 min.
- Total Time: 10 min.
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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Vinaigrette Dressing
- 1/2 c. red wine vinegar ($0.36)
- 1/2 c. olive oil ($1.20)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced) ($0.05)
- 2 tbs fresh basil (chopped) ($2.64)
- 1 tbs fresh oregano (chopped) ($0.15)
- 2 tbs lemon juice ($0.08)
- Salt to taste
Salad
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced) ($0.63)
- 1 c. cherry tomatoes (about 25 – cut in halves) ($2.98)
- 4 c. leafy greens (I like arugula and spinach) ($2.19)
- 1/2 red onion (sliced) ($0.25)
- 1/2 c. Kalamata olives ($1.68)
- 1/4 c. feta cheese ($2.02)
- 1 15.5 oz can chick peas ($0.84)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl, and mix. Set aside. Before serving, make sure to mix again to emulsify the oil and vinegar.
- In a large bowl, combine all the vegetables together and toss (pepper, tomatoes, greens, onion, olives)
- Add in the chick peas and feta cheese.
- Add the salad dressing and toss to coat. Enjoy!
Notes
The Vinaigrette dressing can be saved and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Keywords: fresh salad, Mediterranean salad, vegetarian salad, easy vegetarian salad
