Vegetable Salad with Cucumber, Olives, and Feta Cheese
Vegetable Salad with Cucumber, Olives, and Feta Cheese Ingredients: 1 fresh cucumber, sliced into half-moons 2 tomatoes, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 100 g feta cheese, cut into cubes A handful of black olives (pitted), halved A handful of fresh lettuce leaves (e.g., iceberg, arugula, or lamb's lettuce) 2 tablespoons olive oil Juice of half a lemon or 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste A pinch of dried oregano Preparation: Prepare the vegetables: Slice the cucumber into half-moons, dice the tomatoes and bell pepper, and thinly slice the onion. Halve the olives. Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olives, and lettuce leaves. Add the feta cheese: Gently add the feta cheese cubes to the salad, trying not to crumble them too much. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and a pinch of dried oregano. Drizzle the salad with dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated. Serve: Transfer the salad to a bowl or plates and serve immediately as an appetizer, side dish, or light meal. Enjoy! This quick, colorful, and healthy salad is perfect for any occasion.