Greek Salad with Mint
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Greek Salad with Mint, a Mediterranean-inspired dish bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. This no-cook recipe combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all elevated by the addition of finely chopped fresh mint leaves for a refreshing twist. Tossed in a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic dried oregano, this salad is a quick and healthy option, perfect for summer gatherings or a light lunch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful salad is a crowd-pleasing, gluten-free, and vegetarian delight that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, pita bread, or simply as a standalone dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumbers
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 100 grams Kalamata olives
- 150 grams Feta cheese
- 10 grams Fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all fresh produce.
Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise, then cut into thin half-moons. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion, then add it to the salad bowl.
Pit and slice the Kalamata olives if they are not already pitted, and add them to the bowl.
Cut the feta cheese into small cubes or crumble it by hand over the salad.
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and sprinkle them over the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to combine and coat evenly.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.3 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.5 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 4186 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1005 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1547 mg | 33% | |
*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.
