Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Rinse and chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Ensure the olives are pitted and halved for easy eating.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley. Toss gently to ensure the ingredients intermingle.
3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
4. Pour the oregano vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
5. For the best flavor, let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to marinate.