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Refreshing Mediterranean Winter Chopped Salad

Crisp cucumber, sweet peppers, briny olives, juicy tomatoes, and salty feta over hearty greens in a bright red-wine-and-lemon dressing. The Mediterranean answer to the winter blues.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers red, yellow, or green
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the chopped kale or spinach, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Add the feta and parsley and toss again.
  • Enjoy immediately, or let it sit 15-30 minutes for the flavors to meld.