Easy Mediterranean Salad Food

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 31m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

Kosher salt
1 pound tricolor pasta, such as bow tie or fusilli
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 to 3 teaspoons dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper
2/3 to 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned
1/4 cup diced onion
2 large pickled pepperoncini peppers, diced
3 tablespoons halved black olives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 1/2 tablespoons grated romano cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain, then rinse with cold water to cool.
Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in enough of the oil to make a smooth dressing; season with salt and pepper.
Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, onion, pepperoncini, olives and oregano in a bowl. Add the cooked pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the vinaigrette and both cheeses and toss. Chill until ready to serve.

3-INGREDIENT MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

3-Ingredient Mediterranean Salad image

Easy all-star Mediterranean salad with three star ingredients: tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley, seasoned simply and dressed in extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice! You'll love this everyday cucumber and tomato salad next to your favorite Mediterranean entrees. You can change it up by adding feta cheese, chickpeas, or even a cup of cooked couscous to turn it into a meal!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 Roma tomatoes, (diced (about 3 cups diced tomatoes))
1 Large English cucumber, (or hot-house cucumber, diced)
1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
kosher salt, (to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp ground Sumac
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil,
2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, place the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley. Season with kosher salt and toss. Set aside for 5 minutes or so.
Add the sumac, olive oil, and lemon juice. Give the salad a gentle toss. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.5 kcal, Sugar 2.6 g, Sodium 7 mg, Fat 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FAVORITE MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

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Got a crowd coming over for a backyard barbecue? This crisp, big-batch Mediterranean salad recipe makes a great accompaniment to any main dish you fix on the grill. -Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 28 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

18 cups torn romaine (about 2 large bunches)
1 medium cucumber, sliced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
DRESSING:
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a very large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEDITERRANEAN GREEK SALAD

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This is a great salad to take to a barbeque. All ingredients are approximate, so add more or less of any ingredient depending on your own taste.

Provided by Heather

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cucumbers, seeded and sliced
1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese
1 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
3 cups diced roma tomatoes
⅓ cup diced oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, oil reserved
½ red onion, sliced

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, toss together the cucumbers, feta cheese, olives, roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons reserved sun-dried tomato oil, and red onion. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 486.4 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CHOPPED MEDITERRANEAN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

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Here's what you need: cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, kalamata olive

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories Sides

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cucumbers
4 tomatoes
1 red onion
½ cup feta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup kalamata olive

Steps:

Peel the cucumbers. Cut into discs, and then quarter the discs. Place in a large salad bowl.
Cut tomatoes into quarters, lengthwise, and then rotate and cut into large chunks. Add to the salad bowl.
Cut the red onion in half, removing the skin, stem, and bottom. Thinly slice and add to the bowl.
Add the feta cheese, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olives to the salad bowl and toss gently.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 10 grams

SIMPLE MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER SALAD

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This cucumber salad is light, refreshing, and perfect for those hot summer days.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (1 pound) English Cucumber, thinly sliced with a mandoline
4 radishes, thinly sliced with a mandoline
1 small red onion, sliced into petals
1 tablespoon freeze-dried dill
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine cucumber slices, radish slices, red onion, dill, and parsley in a large bowl.
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, and mustard together until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour dressing over the cucumber salad. Stir until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 58.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

EASY MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD

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This is great for any picnic, potluck or barbecue. You can make the dressing up to 3 days before and put the salad together the day before you intend to serve it. Add chicken, steak, lamb or seafood for a whole meal salad! Prep time includes minimum refrigeration

Provided by TishT

Categories Cheese

Time 6h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 lb shell pasta, cooked al dente, drained well, and tossed with 2 tbs olive oil
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
1 (4 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and cut into quarters
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope tomato basil soup mix
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, toss together the pasta, onion, cucumber, bell peppers, celery, olives, and artichoke hearts.
Refrigerate the salad up to 24 hours In a medium glass mixing bowl, whisk together the oils, vinegar, soup mix, black pepper, basil, parsley, and feta until well blended.
Pour 1 cup of the dressing over the salad and toss Refrigerate the salad for at least 6 hours.
When ready to serve, toss the salad with the remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 353.1, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 11.3