Sugar-Free Mediterranean Sardine Salad
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Sugar-Free Mediterranean Sardine Salad, a refreshingly light yet protein-packed dish that’s perfect for healthy eating. Featuring tender canned sardines in olive oil, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, this nutrient-rich salad is a harmony of textures and tastes. Enhanced by a zesty dressing of freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and aromatic oregano, this sugar-free recipe is an ideal choice for quick lunches, summer picnics, or keto-friendly meal prep. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this wholesome dish is bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors and fits seamlessly into a balanced diet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans canned sardines in olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Drain the canned sardines and reserve the olive oil for another use if desired.
Cut each cherry tomato in half, and dice the cucumber into small cubes.
Thinly slice the red onion and halve the Kalamata olives to release more flavor.
Crumble the feta cheese, and chop the fresh parsley finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sardines, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to ensure all ingredients are coated well.
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld together. Enjoy this refreshing and nutritious sugar-free Mediterranean Sardine Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.4 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 369 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 4085 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 67.0 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.6 mcg | 53% | |
| Calcium | 1396 mg | 107% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1804 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.
