Mediterranean Salad with Lemon Caper Vinaigrette
Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, this Mediterranean Salad with Lemon Caper Vinaigrette is the perfect way to elevate your lunch or dinner table. Featuring crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, this vibrant salad embodies the essence of the Mediterranean. The star of the dish is the homemade lemon caper vinaigrette, a zesty and savory dressing made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, briny capers, aromatic garlic, and a touch of honey for balance. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this healthy, gluten-free recipe is a quick and easy crowd-pleaser. Serve it as a refreshing side, a light main dish, or pair it with your favorite grilled protein for a complete Mediterranean-inspired meal!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it into a large mixing bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons and the cherry tomatoes into halves. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Slice the red onion thinly and add it to the salad, along with the Kalamata olives.
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.
To prepare the dressing, finely mince the garlic clove and place it in a small mixing bowl.
Add the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, dried oregano, capers, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
Pour the lemon caper vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Mediterranean Salad with Lemon Caper Vinaigrette!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1203 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.1 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3339 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 18.4 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 656 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1575 mg | 34% | |
*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.
