Low Fat Mediterranean Tomato and Olive Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Low Fat Mediterranean Tomato and Olive Salad is the perfect guilt-free addition to your table. Packed with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and the briny goodness of kalamata olives, this salad is a Mediterranean masterpiece that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Fresh parsley and basil lend a fragrant, herbaceous punch, while a simple, zesty dressing of lemon juice, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and dried oregano ties everything together. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this low-fat salad is ideal for quick lunches, potlucks, or as a light and nutritious side dish. Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, then slice it lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and cut into thin half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
Pit and slice the kalamata olives and add them to the bowl.
Finely slice the red onion and add to the salad mixture.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and basil leaves, and incorporate them into the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are coated evenly.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed, and serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
567 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.9 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2642 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1540 mg | 33% | |
*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.
