Whole30 Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil
Elevate your salad game with this *Whole30 Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil*—a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s as delicious as it is wholesome. Featuring a colorful medley of fresh mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and the sweet crunch of red bell peppers, this salad is brimming with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Kalamata olives, red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley add depth and zest, while a tangy homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic ties it all together. Perfect as a quick 20-minute side dish or a light, satisfying main, this Whole30-compliant recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and free of added sugars, making it ideal for clean eating or low-carb lifestyles. Serve it alongside grilled protein or enjoy it solo for a refreshing taste of the Mediterranean in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds and add to the salad.
Core the red bell pepper, remove the seeds, slice it into thin strips, and add to the bowl.
Thinly slice half of a medium red onion and add to the salad.
Add the kalamata olives to the bowl, either whole or sliced, as preferred.
Chop fresh parsley roughly and sprinkle over the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, combine extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic (crushed or finely chopped), salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well until the dressing is emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving, and gently toss all ingredients together to ensure even coating.
Serve immediately as a fresh and flavorful side or main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.7 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2709 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 405 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2415 mg | 51% | |
*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.
