Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil
Enjoy a burst of vibrant flavors and nourishing goodness with our Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil. This easy-to-make recipe boasts a colorful mix of crisp salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and tangy red onion, all brought to life with the briny richness of Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and aromatic oregano, this salad is a delicious testament to the Mediterranean diet, known for its heart-healthy benefits. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, wholesome main course. Embrace the essence of Mediterranean cuisine with this delightful salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (such as spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 small Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine and coat all the ingredients.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top of the salad.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1057 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.1 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.5 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3444 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 754 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1442 mg | 31% | |
*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.
