Description
A delightful and colorful dish layered with fresh ingredients, perfect for family gatherings or as a refreshing side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese, cut into cubes
- 3 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced into rings
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup green or Kalamata olives
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice tomatoes into thick rounds, cut feta cheese into cubes, slice red onion into rings, and chop fresh parsley.
- Assemble the Salad Tower: On a serving plate, stack alternating layers of feta, tomato, and onion to create a tower.
- Season & Garnish: Drizzle olive oil over the salad, sprinkle with oregano, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Top with chopped parsley.
- Add the Olives & Serve: Arrange olives around the base and serve immediately.
Notes
Best served fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container; will stay fresh for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Greek salad, feta cheese, Mediterranean recipe, healthy salad, colorful dish