This authentic Greek salad showcases fresh vegetables with premium high phenolic olive oil as the star.
Ingredients:
- 4 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 English cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, julienned
- 200g high-quality feta cheese, cut into cubes
- 20 Kalamata olives
- 3 tablespoons Aristoleo+ PowerShot high phenolic EVOO
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and bell pepper in a large bowl.
- Add feta cubes and olives on top.
- Whisk together high phenolic EVOO, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad just before serving.
- Finish with an additional drizzle of Aristoleo+ PowerShot.
Health Benefits:
- High Phenolic EVOO: Rich in oleocanthal and oleuropein with powerful anti-inflammatory properties
- Tomatoes: Contain lycopene that supports heart health and reduces cancer risk
- Cucumbers: Provide hydration and silica for skin health
- Red Onions: Offer quercetin and sulfur compounds that support immune function
- Bell Peppers: Excellent source of vitamin C and carotenoids for eye health
- Feta: Provides calcium and probiotics (when traditionally made)
- Oregano: Contains carvacrol and thymol with antimicrobial properties
EVOO Intensity: Use Aristoleo+ MicroDosing spray for controlled application of the robust peppery notes in this simple salad.
To your health!
me agapi (with love),
Marilyn
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