5 Minutes Mediterranean - 2 flash recipes using EVOO & Balsamic

Pressed for time but still want something delicious, healthy and full of Mediterranean flair? These two recipes are quick, colourful, and bursting with flavour—thanks to your two secret weapons: Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar.

1. Flash Mediterranean Salad

Bright, crunchy, and endlessly satisfying.

Ingredients (Serves 2):

• 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped

• 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced

• 1/2 red onion, finely sliced

• A handful of olives (Kalamata or green)

• Crumbled feta (or vegan alternative)

• A few fresh basil leaves

Dressing:

• 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar (Classic or Apple)

• Sea salt & cracked pepper to taste

Instructions:
Toss everything in a bowl, whisk the dressing, pour over, top with basil. Done.

2. Warm Balsamic Tomato Bruschetta

A rustic, satisfying bite with minimal effort.

Ingredients (Makes 4 pieces):

• 4 slices crusty sourdough or baguette

• 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped

• 1 garlic clove, halved

• 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar

• Fresh oregano or basil

• Sea salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Toast bread slices until golden.

2. Rub each slice with the cut garlic.

3. Mix tomatoes, balsamic, olive oil, herbs, and salt.

4. Spoon onto toast and enjoy warm.

These 5-minute wonders are ideal for light lunches, BBQ starters, or those days when the fridge is looking sparse but your pantry is stocked with the good stuff.

Shop the ingredients:
→ Extra Virgin Olive Oil
→ Balsamic Vinegar – Classic 
→ Balsamic Vinegar – Apple