Mediterranean Diet Fresh Vegetable Salsa
Bursting with vibrant flavors, this Mediterranean Diet Fresh Vegetable Salsa is a refreshing, nutrient-packed blend of juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, complemented by the briny richness of Kalamata olives and tangy feta cheese. Enhanced with aromatic parsley, mint, and a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing, this no-cook recipe is a perfect showcase of heart-healthy Mediterranean ingredients. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile salsa is ideal as a light appetizer, a flavorful topping for grilled proteins, or a colorful side dish for any meal. Whether you’re embracing the Mediterranean lifestyle or simply craving a fresh and wholesome dish, this vegetable-packed salsa is sure to delight your taste buds.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them into quarters. Add them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into small cubes. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add it to the bowl.
Finely chop half of a red onion and add it to the mix.
Slice the Kalamata olives in half and integrate them into the mixture.
Add the crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and fresh mint to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and feta in the large bowl.
Toss all the ingredients together until they are well coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the fresh vegetable salsa chilled or at room temperature as a topping, side, or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1078 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.7 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 4434 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1202 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 3057 mg | 65% | |
*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.
