Keto Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly satisfying, this Keto Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad brings a low-carb twist to a classic favorite. Packed with vibrant ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, cooling cucumber, and tangy red onion, this salad is elevated with the rich creaminess of feta cheese and the briny flavor of Kalamata olives. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic oregano ties it all together, creating a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s perfect for those following a keto lifestyle. In just 20 minutes and without any cooking required, this versatile salad is ideal as a light lunch, refreshing side, or even a shareable appetizer for gatherings. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and heart-healthy fats, it’s an effortlessly nutritious and delicious addition to your weekly meal rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 50 grams Kalamata olives
- 60 ml Olive oil
- 30 ml Red wine vinegar
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold running water. Dry it using a salad spinner or pat dry with paper towels. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then slice each half into thin half-moons. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add the halved tomatoes to the salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Separate the slices into rings and add them to the salad.
Cut the feta cheese into small cubes, or crumble it with your fingers, and scatter over the salad ingredients.
Add the Kalamata olives to the salad, either whole or sliced, according to your preference.
In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk vigorously to emulsify the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are well coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Keto Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1046 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.8 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3030 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 706 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1375 mg | 29% | |
*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.
