Whole30 Mediterranean Feta Salad
Light, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Whole30 Mediterranean Feta Salad is a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Packed with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, and briny kalamata olives, it delivers Mediterranean flair in every bite. The perfectly creamy almond feta cheese makes it entirely Whole30-compliant while maintaining the authentic tang of traditional feta. Tossed in a zesty dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and aromatic dried oregano, this salad is a nutrient-rich, dairy-free option that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Ideal as a side dish, light lunch, or even a vibrant centerpiece for your table, this recipe is sure to satisfy both your palate and lifestyle goals. Perfect for a summer gathering or meal prep, it's gluten-free, plant-based, and loaded with fresh ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.75 cup almond feta cheese
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables: slice the cherry tomatoes in half, peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes, and dice the red bell pepper.
Thinly slice the red onion and roughly chop the kalamata olives.
Chop the fresh parsley finely, and crumble the almond feta cheese if it is not already crumbled.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, sliced red onion, chopped olives, and parsley.
Add the almond feta cheese to the combined vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and gently toss everything together to ensure the salad is evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper according to your preference.
Serve the salad immediately or chill for a few minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1541 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.1 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3523 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 440 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1794 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.
