Mediterranean Diet Olive Garden Salad
Bring vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your table with this refreshing Mediterranean Diet Olive Garden Salad! Loaded with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy red onions, this recipe takes the classic Olive Garden salad and gives it a healthy twist. Protein-packed chickpeas and briny black olives add a delightful depth, while creamy crumbled feta cheese completes the ensemble. Tossed with a zesty homemade dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano, this salad is a nutritious, satisfying dish ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or even a main course, this recipe is a must-try for fans of Mediterranean cuisine and wholesome eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 100 grams Black olives
- 1 can Chickpeas, canned
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 60 milliliters Extra virgin olive oil
- 30 milliliters Red wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into half-moons and cut the cherry tomatoes in half, adding both to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas, then add them to the bowl.
Slice the black olives and mix them into the salad.
Crumble the feta cheese over the top.
In a small jar or bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Shake or whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1756 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.0 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 5096 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 166.6 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.8 g | 167% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.5 g | ||
| Protein | 64.9 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1097 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 26.2 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 3184 mg | 68% | |
*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.
