Greek Feta Salad Tower
Ingredients:
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 3 large tomatoes, sliced into thick rounds
- 1 small red onion, sliced into rings
- ½ cup green or Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional – feta is naturally salty)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions:
1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Slice the tomatoes into thick rounds.
- Cut the feta cheese into cubes.
- Slice the red onion into thin rings.
- Chop the fresh parsley.
2. Build the Salad Tower:
- On a serving plate, layer the feta cubes, tomato slices, and onion rings, alternating to create a tower effect.
- Continue layering until all ingredients are used, keeping the stack balanced and stable.
3. Season and Garnish:
- Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the tower.
- Sprinkle with oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Generously top with chopped parsley.
4. Add the Finishing Touches:
- Arrange the olives around the base of the tower for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately as a fresh, Mediterranean-inspired appetizer or side dish.
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes | ⏱️ Total Time: 10 minutes