QUICK MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH CRISPY SPICED FLATBREAD
Looking for a light lunch, dinner, or fresh side? This vibrant Mediterranean salad combines juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy vegetables, tangy cheese, and crispy spiced flatbread for a delightful burst of flavors. Ready in minutes!
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 6-8 minutes (to crisp flatbread)
🍽️ Servings: 2
🔥 Calories: 437 per serving
Ingredients
- 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ long cucumber, diced
- 1 small red kapia pepper, diced
- 5 young green onions, sliced
- ½ Romaine lettuce (or other leafy green), chopped
- ½ bunch fresh parsley, chopped
- 75 g crumbled goat or sheep feta cheese (telemea)
- 1 Lebanese flatbread (store-bought)
- 1 tbsp spicy garlic sauce
- Dried oregano
- Crumbled dried mint
Dressing:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp sumac
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (or 1 small garlic clove, minced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Spread spicy garlic sauce evenly on the flatbread. Sprinkle generously with dried oregano and crumbled dried mint. Bake for 6-8 minutes until crispy but not burnt.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red kapia pepper, green onions, parsley, and Romaine lettuce.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad. Tear crispy flatbread into bite-sized pieces and add on top.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, and garlic powder (or fresh garlic) to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
💡 Tips
- Use fresh cherry tomatoes for natural sweetness and juiciness.
- Adjust spicy garlic sauce on flatbread to your heat preference.
- Sumac adds a unique tangy flavor—don’t skip it!
- Tear flatbread just before serving to keep crispness.
🎉 Perfect For
- Light, refreshing meals
- Mediterranean-inspired lunches or dinners
- Easy and quick side salads
📝 Final Thoughts
This Mediterranean salad blends fresh vegetables, creamy cheese, and crispy spiced flatbread for a satisfying and quick dish. Its bright flavors and textures make it perfect for a light meal or as a vibrant side.