Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil, a refreshing combination of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion. The addition of briny Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese brings a burst of authentic Mediterranean flavor, while the homemade dressing—made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a dash of oregano—ties everything together in a harmony of zesty goodness. Perfect as a light meal or a flavorful side dish, this quick and easy recipe, ready in just 15 minutes, is ideal for healthy eating and Mediterranean diet enthusiasts. Serve it fresh to savor the bold, wholesome flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, romaine, spinach)
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 whole Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by thoroughly washing the mixed salad greens under cold running water. Gently pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water.
Peel the cucumber, slice it lengthwise into quarters, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Add these to a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in halves. Add them to the bowl with the mixed greens and cucumbers.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add a quarter of the sliced onion to the salad.
Pit and slice the Kalamata olives if necessary. Add them and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing. Combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
Add the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the dressing, and whisk together until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to mix well.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt or pepper if desired.
Serve the salad immediately as a light meal or as a side dish with your favorite Mediterranean-inspired main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.4 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.0 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3637 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 17.0 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 652 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1415 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.
