Heart-Healthy Classic Greek Salad with Feta Cheese
Elevate your salad game with this 'Heart-Healthy Classic Greek Salad with Feta Cheese,' a vibrant dish packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring crisp English cucumber, juicy heirloom tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and tangy Kalamata olives, this refreshing recipe is a feast for both the palate and the eyes. Reduced-fat feta cheese adds a creamy touch while fresh oregano complements the medley of colorful veggies. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and garlic, this salad is bursting with bold, heart-healthy goodness. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a crowd-pleasing side, this nutrient-rich dish adds a taste of Greece to your table while promoting wellness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 4 medium Heirloom tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 4 ounces Feta cheese, reduced-fat
- 1 tablespoon Fresh oregano
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under running water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Trim the ends of the cucumber and peel it if desired. Cut it in half lengthwise, then slice into half-moons about 1/4 inch thick.
Core the heirloom tomatoes and cut them into bite-sized wedges.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half-moons.
Slice the red bell pepper in half, remove the seeds and stem, and then slice into thin strips.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, and kalamata olives.
Crumble the reduced-fat feta cheese over the top of the salad.
Sprinkle the fresh oregano leaves over the salad for added aroma and flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic clove, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing, taking care not to smash the feta cheese too much.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour to let flavors meld if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.2 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.0 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 3946 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.1 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 844 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2370 mg | 50% | |
*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.
