Mediterranean Vegetable Salad
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 100g Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons The Australian Vinegar Co. Red Wine Vinegar
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables
- Dice the cucumber and bell peppers.
- Thinly slice the red onion.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- Pit and halve the Kalamata olives.
Step 2: Combine the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, and Kalamata olives.
Step 3: Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together The Australian Vinegar Co. Red Wine Vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
Step 4: Dress the Salad
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
Step 5: Add Finishing Touches
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and basil.
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