Mediterranean Diet Fresh Green Salad with Mixed Vegetables
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Mediterranean Diet Fresh Green Salad with Mixed Vegetables is a refreshing and wholesome dish that's perfect for any occasion. Packed with crisp mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Tossed with briny Kalamata olives, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and dried oregano, this dish delivers authentic Mediterranean flavors in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an ideal choice for busy weeknights or light, healthy lunches. Whether served as a standalone dish or a side to your favorite grilled protein, this salad is a delicious nod to the simplicity and heartiness of Mediterranean cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (such as romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and dry the mixed salad greens. Tear any larger leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and then add to the salad.
Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper, slice it into thin strips, and add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.
Add the pitted Kalamata olives to the salad mixture.
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Mediterranean Green Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.4 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3993 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 20.4 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 637 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1680 mg | 36% | |
*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.
