Low Fat Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad
Bright, fresh, and satisfying, this Low Fat Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad is a healthy take on a classic dish. Packed with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty red onion, and briny Kalamata olives, it delivers the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean in every bite. Crumbles of creamy low-fat feta cheese add a delightful tanginess without extra calories, while a simple dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this light and nutritious salad makes the perfect side dish or a refreshing main meal. Ideal for anyone seeking a quick and guilt-free Mediterranean-inspired recipe, it's best served chilled or at room temperature for a deliciously fresh experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 small Green bell pepper
- 50 grams Kalamata olives
- 100 grams Low-fat feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1.5 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all fresh produce thoroughly.
Peel the cucumber if desired, and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Thinly slice the red onion.
Deseed and chop the green bell pepper into small pieces.
Pit and halve the Kalamata olives if needed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and olives.
Crumble the low-fat feta cheese over the vegetables in the bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk 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 gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.6 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2542 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 689 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1607 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.
