Good for You Greek Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with Mediterranean flavor, this "Good for You Greek Salad" is a healthy, no-cook dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or sunny afternoons. Bursting with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, this vibrant salad is tossed in a simple yet tangy homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and aromatic dried oregano. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a gluten-free and nutrient-rich recipe that can be served as a colorful side dish or enjoyed on its own as a light, satisfying meal. Perfect for those seeking a quick and wholesome way to embrace the flavors of the Mediterranean!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.75 cup Kalamata olives
- 4 ounces Feta cheese
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all produce before starting.
Slice the cucumber lengthwise into quarters, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half-moons.
Core and remove seeds from the green bell pepper, then slice it into thin strips.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
Cut the feta cheese into small cubes or crumble it over the salad, as per your preference.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and feta in the salad bowl.
Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for the flavors to meld. Enjoy as a side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.4 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.6 g | 133% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 4645 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 876 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1800 mg | 38% | |
*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.
