Low Carb Fresh Mediterranean Salata
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this *Low Carb Fresh Mediterranean Salata* is a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish perfect for health-conscious eaters. Loaded with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, and the bold tang of briny kalamata olives, this salad is a true celebration of Mediterranean cuisine. Creamy crumbled feta cheese adds a touch of indulgence, while a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic oregano ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this low-carb, gluten-free dish is perfect as a side salad or a light main course. Serve it fresh as a quick and easy way to enjoy authentic Mediterranean flavors at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 100 grams kalamata olives
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing all the vegetables under cold running water.
Peel and cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise and then slice them into half-moons.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, then dice it into small pieces.
Finely chop half of a medium red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber slices, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red pepper, and chopped onion.
Slice the kalamata olives and add them to the bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad mixture.
In a small jar or bowl, mix together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to ensure an even coat.
Chop fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately or let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.7 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.0 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3618 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 729 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1580 mg | 34% | |
*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.
