As a passionate cook and lover of healthy eating, over the years I have developed a particular passion for preparing delicious and nutritious dishes. One of my favorite recipes that I make regularly and that has never disappointed me is my fantastic farmer’s salad. This dish is not only incredibly delicious, but also packed with fresh ingredients and healthy nutrients. Today I would like to share my recipe with you and show you how easy it is to make this delicious salad at home.
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 red onion
- 1 green pepper
- 1 yellow pepper
- 200g feta cheese
- 100g black olives
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Directions:
- Start by thoroughly washing the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and peppers. Cut the tomatoes into slices, the cucumber and peppers into thin slices and the red onion into thin half rings.
- Place the sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and peppers in a large salad bowl. Add the black olives and gently mix everything together.
- Next, cut the feta cheese into small cubes and add it to the salad.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt and pepper to taste. Stir the dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to make sure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Let the farmer’s salad sit for about 10-15 minutes so that the flavors can develop well.
- Just before serving, garnish the salad with some fresh basil leaves for extra freshness and flavor.
This fantastic farmer’s salad is not only a great side dish to any meal, but also a delicious main dish for those days when you’re craving something light and healthy. The fresh ingredients and tangy dressing give this salad an incredible burst of flavor that is sure to delight your taste buds.
What makes this salad so special is the variety of flavors and textures. The juicy tomatoes, crispy cucumbers, sweet peppers and salty feta cheese harmonize perfectly with each other and offer a taste experience that is simply incomparable. The black olives provide an additional kick and the dressing made from olive oil, red wine vinegar and oregano rounds off the salad perfectly.
In addition to its fantastic taste, this farmer’s salad is also incredibly healthy. Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants and vitamins, cucumbers are an excellent source of hydration and contain many important nutrients, and peppers are packed with vitamin C and other important nutrients. Feta cheese provides protein and calcium, while olive oil contains healthy unsaturated fatty acids that are good for the heart.
Overall, my fantastic farmer’s salad is an absolute must in my kitchen. Whether as a side dish to a summer BBQ or as a light lunch on a busy weekday, this salad is always a great choice. With its easy preparation, fresh ingredients and incredible taste, this farmer’s salad is a real winner and is sure to delight you too. Try it and let its incomparable taste convince you!