Paleo Mediterranean Salad
Discover the fresh and flavorful charm of this Paleo Mediterranean Salad, a perfect blend of nutrient-dense ingredients and zesty homemade dressing. Packed with mixed greens, juicy grape tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy Kalamata olives, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of finely sliced red onion, this vibrant salad captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine while remaining entirely paleo-friendly. The refreshing lemon-garlic dressing, infused with extra virgin olive oil and aromatic oregano, ties the dish together with a burst of bright, herbaceous flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy and satisfying recipe is perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side dish. Indulge in this gluten-free, dairy-free, and wholesome Mediterranean-inspired salad that’s brimming with taste and nutrients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 1 medium avocado
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Wash and dry 4 cups of mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Wash 1 cup of grape tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to the bowl with the greens.
Peel and slice 1 medium cucumber into thin rounds and add to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice half of a medium red onion and add it to the bowl.
Pit and slice 0.5 cup of kalamata olives and incorporate them into the salad.
Dice 1 medium avocado and sprinkle it over the salad for a creamy texture.
For the dressing, take 1 clove of garlic, mince it finely, and add it to a small mixing bowl.
Add 0.25 cup of extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon of sea salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper into the mixing bowl with the garlic.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to ensure even distribution of the dressing.
Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its fresh and vibrant flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.3 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2687 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1931 mg | 41% | |
*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.
