How to Make a Typical Mediterranean Salad?
A typical Mediterranean salad is all about fresh flavors and ingredients. Here’s a basic guide to throw one together:
Ingredients:
- Greens: Arugula, romaine, or a mix of your choice (around 5 ounces)
- Vegetables: Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion (amounts depend on your preference)
- Other goodies: Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese (around ½ cup each)
- For the dressing: Extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper
Instructions:
- Chop the veggies: Thinly slice the red onion and cucumbers. Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. You can leave the cucumber peel on or off, depending on your preference.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, toss together the greens, chopped vegetables, olives, and feta cheese.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. You can adjust the proportions to your taste.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve and enjoy!
Tips:
- For a heartier salad, you can add chickpeas, grilled chicken, or another protein source.
- If you don’t have red wine vinegar, lemon juice can be a substitute.
- Play around with the ingredients! Some other options include chopped bell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, or crumbled goat cheese.