Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad
Brighten your table with this vibrant and *Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad*, a wholesome, no-cook recipe brimming with fresh vegetables, zesty flavors, and nourishing ingredients. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and crisp red bell pepper come together with briny Kalamata olives, tangy crumbled feta cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley to create a symphony of Mediterranean flavors. Tossed in a simple yet flavorful dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic oregano, this 15-minute salad delivers a balance of taste and nutrition. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or healthy addition to any meal, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is a quick, gluten-free, and heart-healthy option for your menu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 100 grams Kalamata olives
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all the vegetables.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, remove the seeds if desired, and dice it into bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl.
Remove the stem and seeds from the red bell pepper, then dice it into small squares. Add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.
Pit the Kalamata olives if necessary, then slice them in half and add to the bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle over the top.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients together to combine.
Serve immediately or let the flavors meld in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before serving for an enhanced taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.9 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.0 g | 105% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3632 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 760 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1751 mg | 37% | |
*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.
