Mediterranean Summer Salad: A Fresh, Flavorful Dish
Greensmith Grocers Gus is bringing some Mediterranean magic to the table with his latest creation—a vibrant, wholesome Mediterranean Summer Salad that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Packed with fresh, seasonal ingredients and bold flavours, this salad is perfect for those warm summer days when you crave something light yet satisfying.
The Ingredients: This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines a variety of textures and flavours:
- Cucumber: Cool and crunchy, perfect for summer.
- Red onion: Thinly sliced for a touch of sharpness.
- Cherry tomatoes: Sweet and juicy, adding pops of colour.
- Parsley and chives: Fresh herbs to elevate the flavour.
- Wonky Loaf Sourdough croutons: Toasted for a golden, crispy bite.
- Cubed sweet potato: Roasted to perfection for a hint of natural sweetness.
- Greek feta: Crumbled for creamy, tangy goodness.
- Rocket: Peppery greens to bring it all together.
The Dressing: The zesty dressing ties everything together beautifully. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Garlic: Finely minced for depth.
- Lemon zest: Adds brightness and zing.
- Mustard: A tangy kick to balance the sweetness.
- Apple cider vinegar: For a touch of acidity.
- Olive oil: Smooth and silky, the perfect finishing touch.
- Fresh oregano (optional): For an authentic Mediterranean feel.
Why You’ll Love It: This salad is a celebration of vibrant, fresh ingredients with a Mediterranean twist. The combination of crunchy veggies, creamy feta, hearty sweet potato, and zesty dressing makes it a true crowd-pleaser. It’s not only a feast for the palate but also a colorful addition to your summer table.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve it as a light main dish on its own.
- Pair it with grilled meats, fish, or falafel for a more substantial meal.
- Pack it for a picnic or enjoy it as a quick, healthy lunch.
Make It Your Own: Feel free to customise this salad to suit your taste. Add olives for a briny kick, swap rocket for spinach if you prefer milder greens, or sprinkle in some toasted nuts for extra crunch.
The Recipe: Find the full recipe below and bring Gus’s Mediterranean Summer Salad to your kitchen. It’s the perfect dish to celebrate the season with fresh, bold flavours!
Ingredients:
1 Cucumber
1 Red Onion
1 Punnet Cherry Tomatoes
Bunch of Parsley
Bunch of Chives
Sourdough Croutons (1 slice of bread worth)
2 Small Roasted Sweet Potato cubed
1/2 block Greek Feta
Rocket
Dressing:
Garlic
Zest Lemon
1 TBS Dijon Mustard
Splash Apple Cider Vinegar
Splash Olive Oil
Microgreens to garnish
Directions:
Dressing:
Grate garlic and zest lemon into a bowl, add mustard and whisk your base. Gently whisk in your apple cider vinegar and olive oil (add fresh oregano if you like)
Salad:
Chop cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, parsley and chives – put into bowl
Add rocket, sweet potato, croutons and a little feta to the bowl
Mix salad with dressing, plate add more feta & croutons as desired.
Top with microgreens and a drizzle of olive oil and enjoy!
