Low Fat Mediterranean Salad
Refreshingly light and packed with bold Mediterranean flavors, this low-fat salad is the perfect combination of health and taste. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and protein-rich chickpeas, this vibrant dish offers a wealth of nutrients in every bite. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy richness, while a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, oregano, and garlic ties it all together with authentic Mediterranean flair. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy salad is ideal for a quick lunch, a satisfying side dish, or a make-ahead meal for busy weekdays. Enjoy a guilt-free burst of flavor that's as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives
- 1 15-ounce can Canned chickpeas
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 medium Garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Peel the English cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and cut into thin half-moons. Add to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and rinse under cold water to mellow the flavor, then add to the bowl.
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas and add them to the salad along with the Kalamata olives.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.7 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.7 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 4583 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.6 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.9 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 47.1 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1074 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 2901 mg | 62% | |
*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.
