Bright, fresh, and bursting with authentic Mediterranean flavors, this Sugar-Free Mediterranean Tomato and Olive Salad is a quick and wholesome addition to your meal lineup. Packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta, every bite delivers a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Enhanced with fragrant basil, red onion, and a simple homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano, this salad is a vibrant, sugar-free option thatβs ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or healthy appetizer, itβs a flavorful celebration of fresh ingredients ideal for any Mediterranean-inspired menu.
Wash and pat dry the cherry tomatoes, then cut them in half and place in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and then cut it into thin slices. Add to the tomatoes.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Add the pitted Kalamata olives to the mixture.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the vegetables.
Chop the fresh basil leaves and evenly distribute them in the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Allow the salad to rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Calories |
964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 84.9 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 4665 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 685 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1551 mg | 33% | |
*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.