Garden Salad Mediterranean Style
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing Garden Salad Mediterranean Style, a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for any occasion. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the base, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy English cucumber, and tangy red onion. Add a savory touch with black olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese, then bring it all together with a simple homemade dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and aromatic dried oregano. Ready in just 20 minutes, this colorful salad is not only incredibly healthy but also versatile—perfect as a light meal or a refreshing side dish for grilled meats, seafood, or falafel. Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large English cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Black olives (pitted)
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Peel the English cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons and add it to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Drain and rinse the black olives, then add them to the salad.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top of the vegetables.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, making sure all the vegetables and cheese are evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a standalone dish or as a side to your favorite Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.0 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.5 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 4303 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1298 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2487 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
