Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

romaine lettuce hearts

chopped

1 unit

green bell pepper

seeded, thinly sliced

1 unit

red bell pepper

seeded, thinly sliced

0.5 unit

cucumber

chopped

4 unit

tomatoes

sliced

0.5 unit

red onion

thinly sliced

8 ounce

feta cheese

crumbled

1 unit

black olives

to garnish

3 tbsp

olive oil

3 tbsp

lemon juice

1 clove

garlic

crushed

1 tbsp

fresh parsley

chopped

1 tbsp

fresh mint

chopped

1 pinch

salt

to taste

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground, to taste

Step 1
~2 min

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-size pieces.

Step 2
~2 min

Seed the green and red bell peppers, remove the cores, and cut the flesh into thin strips.

Step 3
~2 min

Chop the cucumber.

Step 4
~2 min

Slice or chop the tomatoes.

Step 5
~2 min

Cut the red onion in half, then slice thinly.

Step 6
~2 min

Place all chopped salad ingredients in a bowl.

Step 7
~2 min

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad ingredients.

Step 8
~2 min

Lightly toss the ingredients together.

Step 9
~2 min

In a small bowl, blend together the olive oil, lemon juice, and crushed garlic.

Step 10
~2 min

Stir in the chopped parsley and mint.

Step 11
~2 min

Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 12
~2 min

Pour the dressing over the salad.

Step 13
~2 min

Toss lightly to coat all the ingredients.

Step 14
~2 min

Serve the salad garnished with black olives.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.

Marinate the feta cheese in olive oil and herbs for extra flavor.

Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving for a more refreshing taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead, but dress right before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish or light lunch.

Pair with grilled meats or seafood.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Grilled fish

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Turkey

Cultural Significance

Part of the Mediterranean diet, often enjoyed as a refreshing side dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer gatherings
Outdoor picnics

Occasion Tags

Summer
Lunch
Dinner
Picnic
Party

Popularity Score

70/100

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