Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring smoky roasted red peppers combined with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese. Perfect as a light side dish or a colorful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to roast the red peppers.
- Roast the Peppers: Place whole red bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes, turning halfway, until the skin is charred and blistered.
- Cool and Peel: Remove peppers from oven and cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes to steam. Peel off the charred skin, remove seeds, and slice into strips.
- Prepare Vegetables: While peppers cool, dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, finely chop red onion, and chop parsley. Place all into a large bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Add roasted red peppers to the bowl with the other vegetables.
- Add Feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- Dress Salad: Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and add more salt or pepper if desired.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with extra parsley if you like.
Notes
- Add sliced black olives or capers for briny flavor.
- Substitute goat cheese for feta for a milder taste.
- Include fresh herbs like basil or mint for extra aroma.
- Add toasted pine nuts or walnuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
