How to Make An Authentic Mediterranean Salad

This yummy, healthy, easy-to-make salad features a variety of authentic Mediterranean ingredients. Serve it with pita bread, hummus and roasted garlic for a delicious, tasty meal.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 large cucumbers, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 large tomatoes, cut into chunks
• 1 large red onion, sliced or cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed
• 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• sumac or paprika

1. In a large bowl, mix together the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, cumin and black pepper. Taste the dressing - it should be tart.

2. Add the cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta cheese, kalamata olives and mint leaves to the dressing and mix well.

3. Let the salad stand at room temperature for 1-2 hours. Sprinkle with sumac or paprika before serving.

Tips & Warnings

• You can modify this salad seasonally with other vegetables such as bell peppers, red cabbage or blanched green beans
• This salad will keep well in the refrigerator for two weeks