Mediterranean Diet Classic Vinaigrette Salad
Bright, bold, and brimming with fresh flavors, this **Mediterranean Diet Classic Vinaigrette Salad** is a healthy and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring a colorful medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tangy red onions, briny Kalamata olives, and crumbly feta cheese, this salad celebrates the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. The homemade vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and oregano, ties it all together with a zesty, aromatic touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutrient-rich, heart-healthy recipe is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or even an effortless dinner centerpiece. Packed with antioxidants, healthy fats, and Mediterranean-inspired goodness, it’s a must-try for clean eating enthusiasts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Rinse and dry the mixed greens and place them in a large salad bowl.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Thinly slice the red onion.
3. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with greens.
4. Mince the garlic clove and place it in a small mixing bowl.
5. In the bowl with minced garlic, add olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
6. Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined and emulsified.
7. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat the ingredients.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1591 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.3 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3654 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 621 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1241 mg | 26% | |
*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.
