Mediterranean Diet Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this flavorful Mediterranean Diet Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette—a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring a medley of fresh greens like arugula, spinach, and romaine, paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and tangy red onions, this salad is a textural delight. Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese lend an irresistible briny richness, while a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette ties everything together with notes of garlic, Dijon mustard, and oregano. Ready in just 15 minutes, this heart-healthy recipe is ideal for lunch, dinner, or a refreshing side dish. Whether you’re embracing the Mediterranean lifestyle or simply looking for a quick and nutritious recipe, this salad ticks all the boxes for taste, convenience, and vibrant presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Tear the larger leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin slices; add these to the bowl with the greens and tomatoes.
Thinly slice the red onion, then separate it into rings, adding them to the salad bowl.
Slice the Kalamata olives in half and add them to the salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
To prepare the lemon vinaigrette, mince the garlic clove finely. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated evenly.
Serve immediately to enjoy fresh, or cover and refrigerate the salad for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.8 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3062 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 696 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1411 mg | 30% | |
*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.
