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The BEST Mediterranean Chopped Salad (With Crispy Pita Dust!)


  • Author: clara
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and fresh Mediterranean salad featuring crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and crunchy pita dust.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cucumber, finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 pita breads

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. Rinse and chop fresh parsley and mint, adding them to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Crumble feta cheese into the bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad mixture and toss gently.
  5. Cut pita breads into small triangles, heat a skillet with olive oil, and sauté until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Just before serving, sprinkle crispy pita dust on top of the salad.
  7. Serve and enjoy at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

For variations, add olives or artichokes for additional flavor. Serve with warm pita bread.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No cooking required, limited sautéing.
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Mediterranean salad, summer salad, healthy recipes, vegetarian salad, chopped salad, fresh ingredients