Description
Hearty Almond Greek Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy almonds, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, this salad is perfect for sunny picnics or cozy family dinners. It’s not just a feast for the eyes; every bite explodes with flavor, making it an ideal choice for gatherings. Serve as a main course or side dish, and enjoy the delightful medley of textures and tastes that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cucumbers, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold water. Chop cucumbers into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped cucumbers, halved tomatoes, sliced red onion, slivered almonds, crumbled feta cheese, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg