Mediterranean Diet Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing—a fresh, wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Bursting with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tangy Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, this colorful dish is a feast for the senses. The creamy, homemade Greek yogurt-based Ranch dressing, infused with zesty lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and aromatic herbs like dill and parsley, brings a light yet indulgent touch to this Mediterranean-inspired recipe. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutrient-packed salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a satisfying light meal. Whether you're following a Mediterranean diet or simply craving a delicious, healthy salad, this recipe checks all the boxes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 small Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Homemade Ranch Dressing
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the Ranch dressing. In a small mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.
Add the garlic powder, dried dill, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper to the yogurt mixture. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully combined. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion slices, Kalamata olives, and red bell pepper.
Gently toss the vegetables together until they are evenly mixed.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
Drizzle the prepared Ranch dressing over the salad, or serve it on the side for guests to add their desired amount.
Gently toss the salad to ensure an even distribution of dressing, or leave it as is for a beautiful presentation.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1753 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.0 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.8 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 164 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 5366 mg | 233% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 54.6 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1158 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2221 mg | 47% | |
*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.
