Whole30 Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly vibrant, this Whole30 Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad is a guilt-free twist on a Mediterranean classic. Packed with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, briny Kalamata olives, and aromatic parsley, this salad delivers a symphony of flavors that transport your taste buds to the heart of the Mediterranean. A zesty homemade dressing of freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, and oregano ties everything together, creating a dish that’s as healthy as it is satisfying. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect as a light lunch or side, this feta-free salad is compliant with Whole30 guidelines, making it ideal for clean eaters. Serve at room temperature for an effortless yet delicious crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.75 cup Kalamata olives
- 1 large Bell pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it in half lengthwise and remove the seeds using a spoon. Slice each half into thin half-moons.
Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Slice the red onion thinly into half-moons.
Core the bell pepper and slice it into thin strips.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley.
Combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, olives, and parsley in a large salad bowl.
Make the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated.
Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld, then serve fresh at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.6 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3340 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1750 mg | 37% | |
*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.
