Classic Mediterranean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 head of iceberg lettuce (or mixed greens)
• 3 tomatoes
• 2 cucumbers
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 red onion
• 100 grams feta cheese
• 10 black olives
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of half a lemon
• Salt

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Wash the greens thoroughly, dry with a paper towel, and chop into large pieces.

2. 2

   Dice the tomatoes and cucumbers into cubes, and slice the green pepper and red onion into rings.

3. 3

   Place the chopped greens at the bottom of a large salad bowl.

4. 4

   Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, pepper, and red onion, tossing gently.

5. 5

   Top the salad with cubed feta cheese and black olives.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to make the dressing.

7. 7

   Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve fresh.

Note. Add the olive oil and lemon dressing right before serving so the greens stay crisp.