Paleo Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and wholesome Paleo Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet bell peppers, and tangy Kalamata olives, this colorful dish showcases the best of Mediterranean flavors. Fresh parsley adds a burst of herby freshness, while a simple yet irresistible dressing of extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic oregano ties everything together. Perfect for a gluten-free and paleo-friendly lifestyle, this salad is quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and serves as a refreshing side or light main dish for any occasion. Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Bell pepper (red or yellow)
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens and transfer them to a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it thinly and add it to the salad mix.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.
Remove the seeds from the bell pepper and slice it into thin strips before adding it to the bowl.
Pit and halve the Kalamata olives, then add them to the salad.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic clove, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Whisk the dressing ingredients until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to ensure an even coating.
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors of the Paleo Mediterranean Garden Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.9 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2699 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 317 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1867 mg | 40% | |
*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.
