Mediterranean Diet Crisp Cucumber and Carrot Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly crunchy, this Mediterranean Diet Crisp Cucumber and Carrot Salad is a vibrant celebration of wholesome ingredients. Packed with thinly sliced cucumbers, julienned carrots, sweet cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and salty crumbled feta cheese, this salad is bursting with flavor and texture in every bite. A zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and dill brings sunny Mediterranean flair to this quick no-cook recipe. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing dish is perfect as a light lunch, side salad, or appetizer for any gathering. Healthy, low-carb, and full of antioxidants, it’s the ultimate go-to for lovers of nutritious, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 2 medium Carrots
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and discard them. Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons.
Peel and cut the carrots into julienne strips or use a peeler to create ribbons.
Thinly slice the red onion and rinse under cold water to remove the sharpness.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and pit the Kalamata olives, if necessary. Slice them in half.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, carrots, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
Add the crumbled feta cheese to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, chopped parsley, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is well coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.3 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.8 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3985 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 833 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1613 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.
