Jun 09 2026
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Appetizer 11 Recipe

Inspired by The Monarch
Time30m
Serves4

Make Appetizer 11 Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Dressing

Cheese

Herbs

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Wash and chop the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into small pieces.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  3. 3

    Crumble Feta Cheese

    Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces and set aside.

  4. 4

    Chop Fresh Basil

    Rinse and chop the fresh basil leaves into small pieces.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the chopped cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and fresh basil.

  2. 6

    Add Dressing

    Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

  3. 7

    Add Feta Cheese

    Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad and give it a gentle toss to combine.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls and serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer.

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