_Sips wine while typing_
Ladies (and gentlemen), let me tell you about the most amazing midnight snack that’ll make you forget all about those boring potato chips! As someone who’s notorious for raiding the fridge at ungodly hours, I’ve perfected what I call the “Midnight Mediterranean Dream Salad” – and trust me, it’s worth staying up for!
This isn’t your basic garden salad; this is the kind of salad that makes you feel fancy even when you’re in your pajamas with messy hair. The best part? It takes just 10 minutes to throw together!
Here’s what you’ll need (because we’re fancy like that):
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/2 cucumber, diced
– 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
– Handful of Kalamata olives
– Fresh basil leaves
– 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
– 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional: pine nuts (if you’re feeling extra bougie)
Now, let me walk you through this super simple process (even your midnight brain can handle it):
1. First, slice those cute little tomatoes in half. I like to pretend I’m a chef on TV while doing this – don’t judge!
1. Dice up that cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Pro tip: if you’re trying not to wake up your household, cutting on a paper towel minimizes that cutting board noise. You’re welcome!
1. Slice the red onion super thin – nobody wants to be hit with chunks of onion at midnight, am I right?
1. Toss everything in a bowl with the olives and feta cheese.
1. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
1. Tear up some fresh basil leaves (the smell alone is worth getting out of bed for), and if you’re using pine nuts, throw those bad boys in too!
Y’all, if you’re loving this recipe as much as I do, make sure to follow me on Newsbreak for more delicious recipes that’ll make your taste buds dance! I post new recipes daily, and trust me, they’re all tested by yours truly (usually at questionable hours of the night 😉).
The beauty of this salad is that it’s light enough not to give you weird dreams, but satisfying enough to curb those midnight munchies. Plus, it’s basically a health food, so you can feel good about your life choices, even at midnight!
I love how the salty feta plays with the sweet tomatoes, while the cucumber adds that perfect crunch. And that balsamic glaze? _chef’s kiss_ It’s like a party in your mouth!
Before I let you go raid your fridge to make this masterpiece, don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes that’ll make your kitchen the hottest spot in town! Drop a comment below and let me know if you tried this recipe or if you have any midnight snack stories to share – I love hearing from my foodie fam!
Now if you’ll excuse me, I think I hear my fridge calling my name… 😘
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