Whole30 Fresh Mediterranean Salata
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, the Whole30 Fresh Mediterranean Salata is your go-to recipe for a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This no-cook salad combines crisp English cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, bold red onion, and crunchy red bell pepper with briny kalamata olives, fresh parsley, and aromatic mint for a medley of Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar, this healthy salad is Whole30-compliant, gluten-free, and entirely plant-based—perfect for clean eating. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an effortless option for a light lunch, a side dish for grilled meats, or even a crowd-pleasing addition to summer gatherings. With its bold flavors and health-forward ingredients, this salata is proof that simplicity and taste go hand in hand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 100 grams kalamata olives
- 0.5 bunch fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all fresh produce thoroughly.
Chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and thinly slice the red bell pepper, then add these to the bowl as well.
Pit and slice the kalamata olives in half, if needed, and add to the salad.
Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves, and toss them into the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently until the ingredients are well coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary before serving.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
843 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.2 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2501 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 443 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2090 mg | 44% | |
*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.
