Whole30 Mediterranean Salad
Bright, colorful, and bursting with bold flavors, this Whole30 Mediterranean Salad is a healthy twist on a classic favorite, perfect for a clean-eating lifestyle. Featuring a vibrant medley of mixed salad greens, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion, this salad is elevated with briny kalamata olives, tender artichoke hearts, and sweet roasted red bell peppers. A zesty homemade dressing of lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and dried oregano ties everything together beautifully while keeping it Whole30-compliant. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this refreshing salad is the ultimate go-to for a wholesome lunch, light dinner, or side dish at your next gathering. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s as eye-catching as it is delicious, offering a perfect balance of Mediterranean flavors in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup artichoke hearts
- 1 medium roasted red bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse the mixed salad greens thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Thinly slice the red onion.
Place the salad greens in a large salad bowl as the base.
Arrange the cucumber slices, cherry tomato halves, and red onion slices evenly over the salad greens.
Slice the kalamata olives in half and add them to the salad.
Drain the artichoke hearts and chop them into bite-sized pieces before adding to the salad.
Slice the roasted red bell pepper into thin strips and include them in the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until well combined and emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the top of the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Whole30 Mediterranean Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1034 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.5 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3236 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.6 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2298 mg | 49% | |
*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.
