Low Carb Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil
Bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors, this Low Carb Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil is a nutritious, satisfying choice for anyone seeking a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing taste. This quick, no-cook recipe combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and tangy red onion, all elevated by briny black olives and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and aromatic dried oregano, this salad is a true Mediterranean delight that's ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light low-carb main course, it's an easy, crowd-pleasing option that's both wholesome and flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Black olives
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the mixed salad greens thoroughly to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to a large salad bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds; add them to the salad bowl.
Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, and cut it into thin strips. Add these to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and separate the rings. Throw them into the bowl alongside the other vegetables.
Add the black olives to the bowl. If they are whole, consider slicing them or leaving them whole, depending on preference.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
In a small jar with a lid, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Screw the lid on tight and shake well until the dressing is emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
941 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.3 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.9 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2617 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 603 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1773 mg | 38% | |
*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.
