Mediterranean Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 red pepper, thinly sliced; 1 green pepper, thinly sliced; 1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced; 1 (400 g) can chickpeas, drained; 1 (400 g) can artichoke hearts, drained; 1 small avocado, peeled and sliced; 6 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped; 2 tablespoons za'atar spice mix; 4 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
1 (400 g) can chickpeas, drained
1 (400 g) can artichoke hearts, drained
1 small avocado, peeled and sliced
6 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons za'atar spice mix
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Put half the olive oil in a frying pan and saute the sliced peppers for 3-5 minutes until the skins start to blister and the peppers soften.
2
Take off the heat and leave to cool slightly for a few minutes.
3
Meanwhile, put the chickpeas, artichoke hearts, avocado and tomatoes in a large bowl.
4
When the peppers have cooled slightly, add them to the other ingredients in the bowl.
5
Sprinkle over the Zaatar seasoning, or make a reasonable substitute by combining thyme, marjoram, and sesame seeds with a bit of salt.
6
Make the dressing by mixing up the other half of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
7
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
8
Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the parsley.
9
Serve either at room temperature or chilled.
10
If you are making this ahead of time, leave out the avocados until just before serving or they will discolour.
11
You can also spice up this salad by using a chilli-infused olive oil.

231

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 red pepper, thinly sliced, 1 green pepper, thinly sliced, 1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mediterranean Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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