Anti Inflammatory Greek Tomato & Red Onion Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

Anti Inflammatory Greek Tomato & Red Onion Salad

This vibrant salad is a celebration of peak-season produce — juicy tomato wedges, crisp cucumber, briny Kalamata olives, and thin strips of green bell pepper all tossed in a simple red wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil dressing. Every single ingredient here pulls double duty, delivering bold Mediterranean flavor while also being a genuine powerhouse when it comes to reducing inflammation naturally. Olive oil, tomatoes, and olives are among the most well-researched foods for supporting a low-inflammation lifestyle, so this is one of those rare dishes where eating well and eating deliciously are exactly the same thing. The clever trick of soaking the red onion in cold water for ten minutes before adding it to the bowl is a small step that makes a big difference — it mellows the sharpness while keeping all that satisfying crunch intact. Optional feta and fresh parsley take it over the top if you want a little creamy saltiness and a pop of green. It comes together in under fifteen minutes with zero cooking required, making it an effortless weeknight side or a stunning addition to any spread. Serves four, and honestly, it disappears fast.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lbs ripe tomatoes (about 4 medium), cut into 1-inch wedges
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1 medium english cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced ¼-inch thick
½ medium red onion, very thinly sliced
½ cup kalamata olives, pitted
½ cup green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ tbsp red wine vinegar
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp salt, or to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
2 oz feta cheese, broken into large crumbles (optional)
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2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Place the sliced red onion in a small bowl of cold water and let it soak for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry. This softens the sharp bite without cooking the onion.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomato wedges, cucumber slices, drained red onion, Kalamata olives, and green bell pepper strips.

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