Greek Farmers Green Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Farmers Green Salad is the perfect fusion of vibrant greens and classic Greek ingredients. Featuring crisp Romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion, this salad is topped with creamy feta cheese and briny Kalamata olives for a delightful balance of textures and tastes. The homemade dressing, a simple yet flavorful blend of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, and minced garlic, ties it all together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this wholesome salad is ideal as a nutritious side dish or a refreshing light main course. For an authentic taste of Greece, this salad will transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 Garlic clove (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce and baby spinach thoroughly. Tear the Romaine leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl along with the baby spinach.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and halve each round. Add the cucumber to the salad bowl.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the red onion into half-moon shapes. Add them to the bowl with the greens and cucumber.
Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the salad along with the Kalamata olives.
In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing by whisking together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients and coat them evenly in the dressing.
Serve immediately as a healthy side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1056 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.7 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3691 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 839 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1992 mg | 42% | |
*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.
