Mediterranean Diet Refreshing Cucumber and Lettuce Salad
Dive into the flavors of the Mediterranean with this vibrant and wholesome Refreshing Cucumber and Lettuce Salad, a perfect addition to your healthy lifestyle. Brimming with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and a medley of tangy kalamata olives and creamy feta cheese, this 15-minute recipe encapsulates the essence of the Mediterranean diet. Enhanced by a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic dried oregano, this salad is not only visually stunning but packed with nutrients and bold flavors. Easy to prepare and bursting with garden-fresh ingredients, it’s an ideal option for a light lunch, side dish, or simple dinner for four. Serve immediately for a refreshing and satisfying culinary experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, chop it into thin slices, and add to the bowl with the lettuce.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings and add to the bowl.
Add the kalamata olives to the salad mixture.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Serve immediately for a fresh and crisp salad experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1059 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.0 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3057 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 803 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2246 mg | 48% | |
*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.
