Girl, let me tell you about this absolutely divine midnight snack that’ll have you sneaking to the kitchen at 2 AM! I’m obsessed with this Mediterranean-inspired creation that I like to call my “Moonlight Mediterranean Munch” – it’s light enough not to give you weird dreams but satisfying enough to crush those late-night cravings.
Trust me, I’ve been there – staring into the fridge like it’s going to magically produce something amazing. Well, honey, this is your answer!
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cucumber, diced
– ½ cup crumbled feta (because who doesn’t love cheese?)
– ¼ cup kalamata olives
– ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
– 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
– Fresh lemon juice
– Handful of fresh mint leaves
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional: a sprinkle of za’atar (my secret weapon!)
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Now, let’s get this party started:
1. First, slice those cherry tomatoes in half (careful with those manicured nails, ladies!)
2. Dice up your cucumber into cute little chunks
3. Thinly slice that red onion – and yes, I mean paper-thin, we’re not savages here
4. Toss everything in a bowl with those gorgeous olives
5. Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze fresh lemon juice
6. Add your feta (be generous, I won’t judge)
7. Tear up those mint leaves with your fingers
8. Season with salt, pepper, and za’atar if you’re feeling fancy
9. Give it a gentle toss, and voilà!
The best part? This beauty takes less than 10 minutes to throw together, and it’s totally customizable. Sometimes I add avocado when I’m feeling extra, or throw in some grilled chicken if I’m super hungry.
Y’all, this salad is literally _chef’s kiss_ perfect for those nights when you’re binge-watching your favorite show and need something that won’t make you feel guilty in the morning. Plus, it’s pretty enough for the ‘gram – just saying! 😉
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XOXO,
Your favorite midnight snack guru 💋
