Mediterranean Diet Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette
Elevate your meal with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette—a healthy, flavorful recipe that celebrates fresh and nutrient-packed ingredients. Featuring a medley of tender arugula, spinach, and romaine, this salad is complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion. Briny kalamata olives and creamy feta cheese provide the perfect balance of bold flavors. Tossed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette made from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic, this salad is a true taste of Mediterranean cuisine. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal as a refreshing appetizer or a light side dish for grilled seafood, chicken, or vegetarian mains. Perfect for anyone following a Mediterranean diet, this salad is a fusion of simplicity and sophistication that’s sure to delight!
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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
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, slice it thinly, and add it to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad along with the kalamata olives.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice.
Finely mince the garlic clove and add it to the vinaigrette mixture.
Stir in the Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper, whisking until the dressing is well combined and slightly emulsified.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated.
Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or alongside your favorite Mediterranean dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1116 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.2 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3651 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 702 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1407 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.
