Bright, fresh, and incredibly flavorful, this Sugar-Free Cava Greek Salad is a lighter twist on a beloved Mediterranean classic. Packed with vibrant cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp green bell peppers, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, every bite is a perfect balance of textures and tastes. The zesty homemade dressing—made with red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of dried oregano—ties it all together without the need for added sugar. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring zero cooking, this salad is ideal for a quick lunch, a healthy side dish, or a refreshing potluck favorite. Naturally sugar-free and loaded with wholesome ingredients, it’s a simple and delicious way to satisfy your Mediterranean cravings! Keywords: sugar-free Greek salad, Cava-inspired, no sugar added, Mediterranean diet, quick and healthy salad.
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and cut them lengthwise into quarters, then slice them into bite-sized chunks.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and halve them.
Peel the red onion, slice it in half, and cut it into thin half-moons.
Remove the seeds and core from the green bell pepper, then slice it into thin strips.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, green bell pepper strips, and Kalamata olives.
Dice the feta cheese into small cubes and gently toss it with the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, mix together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Sugar-Free Cava Greek Salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for optimum freshness.
Calories |
1339 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 116.4 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.6 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 4190 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.0 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 993 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1781 mg | 38% | |
*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.