Mediterranean Diet Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Mediterranean Diet Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing is a vibrant celebration of wholesome ingredients and simple preparation. Packed with crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red bell pepper, and tangy red onion, this recipe is elevated with briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese. A zesty homemade lemon-herb dressing, infused with extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, and aromatic dried oregano, ties everything together beautifully while enhancing the salad’s Mediterranean charm. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect as a light lunch, colorful side, or crowd-pleasing addition to your next picnic or potluck. Keywords: Mediterranean diet, fresh vegetable salad, lemon-herb dressing, healthy recipes, quick salad recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 100 grams Kalamata olives
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.
Peel and thinly slice the cucumber into half-moons.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large bowl.
Core and dice the red bell pepper into small pieces.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl along with cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell pepper.
Pit and slice the Kalamata olives before adding them to the salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables in the bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and basil, then sprinkle over the salad.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the vegetable mix and gently toss to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes for the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.9 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.0 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3735 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.7 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 745 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| 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.
