Heart-Healthy Cretan Salad
Enjoy a fresh and flavorful twist on traditional Mediterranean fare with the 'Heart-Healthy Cretan Salad,' a vibrant mix of crisp vegetables, briny Kalamata olives, and reduced-fat feta cheese, drizzled with a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing. This healthy salad comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches. Packed with nutrient-rich greens like Romaine lettuce, antioxidant-rich cherry tomatoes, and heart-healthy olive oil, it’s as nourishing as it is delicious. The combination of authentic Cretan flavors and simple preparation offers a guilt-free indulgence that will transport your taste buds straight to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean. Ideal for health-conscious food lovers, this salad is a must-try for anyone seeking wholesome, flavorful recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 50 g Kalamata olives
- 100 g Feta cheese (reduced-fat)
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
Instructions
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes, and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel, deseed, and slice the cucumber into thin half-moons. Add them to the bowl.
Chop the red onion finely and add to the salad.
Cut the red bell pepper into thin strips and add it to the bowl.
Slice the Kalamata olives into halves, removing any pits if necessary, and add them to the salad.
Crumble the reduced-fat feta cheese over the salad mix.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Prepare the Romaine lettuce by tearing it into bite-sized pieces and add it to the salad just before serving to maintain its crispness.
Give the salad a final toss gently and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
908 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.9 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 3156 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.0 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 910 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2867 mg | 61% | |
*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.
