Low Fat Cretan Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of Greece with our refreshing Low Fat Cretan Salad—a healthy twist on the classic Mediterranean dish. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a medley of colorful vegetables, this salad is naturally low in fat without compromising on taste. Crumbled low-fat feta cheese and Kalamata olives add a burst of savory richness, while a homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano ties it all together with aromatic flair. Ready in just 15 minutes, this guilt-free Cretan Salad is perfect as a light meal, a nourishing side, or a show-stopping addition to your dinner table. Fresh, wholesome, and irresistibly delicious—experience true Greek-inspired goodness today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium tomato
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 100 grams low-fat feta cheese
- 10 pieces pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables: dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, peel and slice the cucumber into rounds, and thinly slice the red onion.
Remove the seeds from the green bell pepper and cut it into thin strips.
Wash the romaine lettuce, pat it dry, and chop it into large pieces. Place the chopped lettuce into a large salad bowl.
Add the diced tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and green bell pepper strips to the salad bowl with the lettuce.
Crumble the low-fat feta cheese over the salad and scatter the Kalamata olives on top.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all the ingredients together with salad tongs or two large spoons to ensure even distribution of dressing.
Serve immediately as a light meal or a flavorful side dish. Enjoy your fresh and healthy Low Fat Cretan Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
697 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.7 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 5050 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 885 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2707 mg | 58% | |
*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.
