Whole30 Cava Greek Salad
Elevate your mealtime with the vibrant and refreshing Whole30 Cava Greek Salad, a perfect blend of bold Mediterranean flavors and wholesome ingredients. This quick and easy, no-cook recipe combines crisp English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red onion, and crunchy green bell pepper with briny Kalamata olives for a nutrient-packed base. Tossed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic oregano, this salad is garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of herbal zest. Whether served as a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a Whole30-compliant offering, it’s ready in just 20 minutes and delivers classic Greek-inspired taste in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 200 g Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 100 g Kalamata olives
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 30 ml Red wine vinegar
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Sea salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 15 g Fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and dry all fresh produce thoroughly.
Slice the cucumber lengthwise and then cut into half-moons about 0.5cm thick.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half moons.
Slice the bell pepper in half, remove the seeds and stem, and cut into thin strips.
Pit and halve the Kalamata olives, if needed.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all vegetables are well coated.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top of the salad.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.4 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2412 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1661 mg | 35% | |
*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.
