Mediterranean Salad with Hummus (Printable version)
Vibrant Mediterranean salad with crisp veggies, creamy hummus, and warm pita for a fresh, easy meal.
# Ingredient list:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 large cucumber, diced
02 - 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Olives & Cheese
07 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
08 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
→ Dressing
09 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Accompaniments
14 - 1 cup classic hummus
15 - 4 whole wheat pita breads, warmed and cut into wedges
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine diced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, pitted and halved Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped romaine lettuce, and chopped parsley.
02 - Whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well blended.
03 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
04 - Divide the dressed salad evenly onto four serving plates.
05 - Place a generous scoop of classic hummus on each plate alongside the salad.
06 - Serve each plate with warm whole wheat pita wedges arranged for easy access.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in fifteen minutes, which means you can have lunch ready before your hunger becomes impatient.
- The combination of cool, crisp vegetables with creamy hummus and warm pita creates a texture experience that keeps you interested with every bite.
- It tastes even better the next day as the flavors settle into the lettuce and olives, making it perfect for meal prep.
02 -
- Don't dress the entire salad if you're not eating it immediately—the lettuce will surrender to the acid and become limp within an hour, which changes everything.
- The temperature contrast between the cool salad and warm pita is half the magic, so don't skip warming the pita or it becomes just another bread side.
03 -
- Prep all your vegetables in the morning and store them separately in sealed containers; you can assemble the salad in minutes when hunger strikes.
- Toast your pita just slightly in a warm skillet rather than an oven or toaster—it stays soft inside with gentle warmth rather than getting crispy.