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Nutritional Values

🔥220kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾15gCarbs
🥑16gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

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Sun-dried Tomato Salad

How to order / say it
Say it Σαλάτα με λιαστή ντομάτα — [sah-LAH-tah meh lee-ah-STEE doh-MAH-tah]
Order I'd like the sun-dried tomato salad, please.
Locally Θα ήθελα την ηλιοχώρα ντομάτα, παρακαλώ.
Say locally

A vibrant salad featuring sun-dried tomatoes and local cheese.

Why try it?

This salad embodies the essence of Santorini's love for preserving flavors, combining the tangy sun-dried tomatoes with the creamy local cheese, it represents a harmonious balance of textures and tastes emblematic of island life.

How it tastes

The salad brings together the tart and chewy sun-dried tomatoes with the rich creaminess of the cheese, while fresh herbs and a splash of vinegar keep it refreshingly light.

Origin & History — first documented: 1930

Sun-drying tomatoes to preserve them was popularized in Santorini during the early 20th century as a method to sustain the flavors of the annual harvest throughout the year.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 150 g sun-dried tomatoes
  • 🥛 100 g feta cheese
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🍋 20 ml vinegar
  • 🌿 5 g oregano
  • 🌿 5 g mint

Method

  1. 1 Chop sun-dried tomatoes and mix with cubed feta.
  2. 2 Add olive oil, vinegar, oregano, and mint.
  3. 3 Toss ingredients together until well combined.
  4. 4 Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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