Mezze Salad- Everyday Food With Sarah Carey

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat while maintaining a creamy texture.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Green olives are often lower in price and still provide a briny flavor.

Chop cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.

Dice tomatoes and place in a large mixing bowl.

Thinly slice red onion and add to the bowl.

Chop bell peppers and add them to the mixture.

Add kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.

Finely chop fresh parsley and sprinkle over the salad.

Sprinkle oregano over the salad for flavor.

Drizzle olive oil over the salad generously.

Add red wine vinegar to the mixture for acidity.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.

Serve immediately or let sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.

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