Switch up your appetizer game with this deliciously fresh Mediterranean Salsa – packed with tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, and feta cheese!
This will probably come as no surprise to you, but I LOVE Mediterranean food. It’s so fresh and clean and flavorful…between the fresh vegetables and the salty olives and the crumbly feta cheese….it’s one of my most favorite foods of all! And there’s something about summer that makes me love it even more.
So you better believe it has a regular place on our summer menu. Greek salad, Mediterranean Pasta Salad, Tomato-Cucumber-Feta Salad….I make it at least once a week for dinner. Because when you find something your whole family will eat (and love), you run with it!
With July 4th just around the corner, I’ve been giving a little thought to our plan for the day. And by plan, of course, I mean food! Given our love of all things Greek, this Mediterranean Salsa was a no-brainer! It combines all the best parts of a Greek salad into a delicious dip that’s perfect for summer.
I love it when you can feel good about the foods your family eats….and with all the fresh ingredients in this salsa, this recipe is one to feel great about! On a side note, did you notice that this salsa is kinda sorta red, white & blue? I did! Which makes it even a little more perfect for the 4th of July…..don’t you think? Also perfect? The fact that everyone will LOVE it!
Mediterranean Salsa
Switch up your appetizer game with this deliciously fresh Mediterranean Salsa - packed with tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, and feta cheese!
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup diced kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup diced purple onion
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon fresh oregano, finely minced (or 1 tsp. dried)
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and mix gently to combine.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 86Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 244mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g
Sammie says
Mmmmm yummy. Love the addition of grapes. I could probably eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sammie http://www.feastingisfun.com
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks so much, Sammie! I’m with you!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Mediterranean food is my favorite, too! This salsa looks incredible, Cathy! I love all of those fresh ingredients. I think I would devour this batch in one sitting!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Gayle! We definitely devoured it in one sitting, but I did have some help 🙂
Tanya+Schroeder says
I love those chips, but that salsa is to die for! I could just eat it with a spoon!
Cathy Trochelman says
Ditto! My daughter asked for a bowlful!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
My goal this week is to make pineapple salsa, but this Mediterranean salsa really appeals to me. It reminds me of a salad I get at a certain restaurant. Cannot wait to try it!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Kacey! I also love pineapple salsa! It’s so fun mixing things up, isn’t it? Enjoy!
Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says
What a great idea to mix up salsa! My husband would love this, he’s olive obsessed!
Cathy Trochelman says
Ooooh, so am I, Michelle! Tell your husband he has good taste! 😉
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I think what I love most about this is how fresh and healthy it is! I’ve been searching for some great summer recipes to add to our pool party list and this one definitely makes the grade.
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Kim! I love taking advantage of all the fresh summer veggies, and this definitely does that!
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
The toppings really are the best part of a Greek Salad and I can never have enough of them. This dip looks like the perfect addition to any summer spread.
Cathy Trochelman says
I’m the same, Joanie! Who needs the lettuce, right? Thanks so much!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
Greek food is my favorite too! This salsa has all my favorite flavors! Pinning!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks so much, Mariah!
Stephanie says
I am pretty positive I would eat the whole bowl myself. It looks so amazing – I LOVE these flavors!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Stephanie! Luckily, my kids LOVED it….so it stopped me from eating it all!
heather @french press says
i am in love with Mediterranean flavors – and what a fun way to switch up plain old salsa
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Heather! Me too!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I could eat this every day! It has some of my favorite ingredients! 🙂 Love this, Cathy!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Jamie! They’re some of my favorites, too!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
We love to eat Mediterranean foods! This salsa is a good combination of all of those regional flavors!
Cathy Trochelman says
So do we! My kids actually ate this by the spoonful! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Loving the Mediterranean flavors you’ve got going on here Cathy! Those chips are the BOMB – we eat them all the time!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Trish! I’m kind of obsessed with all things Mediterranean….and the flavors are awesome with these chips!
marcie says
Food Should Taste Good chips are my very favorite, and so is Mediterranean food! This dip looks so fresh and delicious!
Rachael says
This salsa sounds SO good! It looks amazing!
Deb@+Cooking+on+the+Front+Burner says
I’m pretty sure I could devour this myself – love all the flavors in this salsa!
Mitchell says
Sharp thnniikg! Thanks for the answer.
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