Mediterranean Diet Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing
Elevate your mealtime with this Mediterranean Diet Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing—a colorful, nutrient-packed dish that combines fresh garden vegetables with bold Mediterranean flavors. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and tangy red onion, this vibrant salad is topped with briny black olives and creamy crumbled feta for a touch of indulgence. The pièce de résistance is the zesty homemade dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a blend of spices for an invigorating finish that ties the whole dish together. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish, this salad celebrates healthy Mediterranean eating while offering a feast for the senses. Ideal for anyone craving a wholesome and satisfying dish made from fresh, flavorful ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Black olives
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables: Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water, pat dry with a clean towel, and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a large salad bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add to the bowl with the lettuce.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut each in half. Add the tomato halves to the salad bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the onion slices to the bowl.
Rinse the red bell pepper, remove the seeds and core, and slice it into thin strips. Add to the salad.
Add the black olives to the salad bowl.
Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese.
To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until the ingredients are well combined and the dressing is emulsified.
Drizzle the homemade dressing over the salad.
Gently toss the salad to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste and enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Classic Garden Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1165 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.9 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.8 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3256 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 973 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 2937 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.
