Low Carb Cava Greek Salad
Bright, fresh, and absolutely satisfying, this Low Carb Cava Greek Salad is a delightful twist on the classic Mediterranean favorite. Packed with crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp green bell pepper, and briny Kalamata olives, this dish is a low-carb lover's dream. Creamy feta cheese adds a luxurious touch, while a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and aromatic oregano ties everything together. The addition of fresh mint leaves provides a cooling burst of flavor that makes this salad truly stand out. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s perfect as a quick lunch, a refreshing side, or a crowd-pleasing option for summer gatherings. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a taste of the Mediterranean, all while keeping your carb count low!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 250 g Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 100 g Kalamata olives
- 150 g Feta cheese
- 60 ml Olive oil
- 30 ml Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Peel the cucumber if desired and cut it into small bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Dice the green bell pepper into cubes.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
Crumble the Feta cheese over the top of the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to ensure all ingredients are well coated.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the salad just before serving.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature for a delightful low-carb meal or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.6 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.2 g | 171% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 4092 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 29.6 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 970 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1692 mg | 36% | |
*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.
