Mediterranean Style Summer Salad Recipe
A simple summer salad recipe when you need a side dish! We rarely have salad greens in our home, and this recipe came about because I needed to whip up a side dish on a very hot day!
No one wants roasted veggies when it’s scorching outside! I went through my fridge and pantry and ended up making this really delicious mediterranean style summer salad recipe.
We have been making this recipe on repeat, and I know you will too! I always keep my kitchen stocked with pantry staples so whipping something up from scratch is never too difficult to do!
Why Make This Summer Salad Recipe
- Easy to make: It is a very simple and quick recipe. In 5 minutes, you will have a delicious salad on the table!
- Cheap: The ingredients don’t cost very much at all!
- Staples: It uses ingredients you more than likely already have in your kitchen!
Salad Tips!
- I use canned beetroot as it’s already peeled and cooked. Simple and quick to dice up!
- Don’t add the liquid components until you are ready to serve so your salad doesn’t go soggy.
Ingredients Needed
- 1 large cucumber: I peel and dice my cucumbers.
- 1 large carrot: Peel and shred your carrot!
- 1/4 cup red onion: Dice it into small pieces for maximum flavour.
- 1/4 cup of diced beetroot: I always have canned beetroot on hand. It’s already cooked and soft so all I have to do is dice it up.
- 1/4 cup fetta cheese: Dice it into small pieces. I use smooth fetta cheese but you can use whatever type you prefer.
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning: Adds great flavour.
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil: I use a cold press extra virgin olive oil for maximum flavour and health benefits.
- 1/4 tsp salt: use a good quality salt like sea salt or Himalayan salt.
How To Make Salad
- Peel and dice your cucumber and red onion.
- Peel and shred your carrot.
- Dice beetroot and fetta cheese
- Add all ingredients into a bowl and give it a quick stir.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Summer Salad Variations
- Add some diced red capsicum! It tastes really nice if you have some.
- Want it a little creamier. Add a few slices of avocado! I’ve done this and it’s really nice.
- Chop some nuts like pine nuts, walnuts or pecans for extra crunch!
- Feel free to add some sprouts for a little crunch and extra health benefits.
How to Store Your Salad
Any leftover place into a clean container with a lid and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. As it sits more liquid will accumulate at the bottom so best to eat it sooner than later!
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Quick Summer Salad Recipe
You will love this quick and easy summer salad recipe. It's bursting with flavour and only needs a few basic ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber peeled and diced
- 1 large carrot peeled shredded
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup of diced beetroot (I use canned beetroot)
- 1/4 cup cubed fetta cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning: Adds great flavour.
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Peel and dice your cucumber and red onion.
- Peel and shred your carrot.
- Dice beetroot and fetta cheese
- Add all ingredients into a bowl and give it a quick stir.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
How To Store Your Salad
Any leftover place into a clean container with a lid and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. As it sits more liquid will accumulate at the bottom so best to eat it sooner than later!
Salad Tips
- I use canned beetroot as it's already peeled and cooked. Simple and quick to dice up!
- Don't add the liquid components until you are ready to serve so your salad doesn't go soggy.
Summer Salad Variations
- Add some diced red capsicum! It tastes really nice if you have some.
- Want it a little creamier. Add a few slices of avocado! I've done this and it's really nice.
- Chop some nuts like pine nuts, walnuts or pecans for extra crunch!
- Feel free to add some sprouts for a little crunch and extra health benefits.
