Heart-Healthy Classic Greek Salad with Feta Cheese

Bright, vibrant, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Heart-Healthy Classic Greek Salad with Feta Cheese is the perfect addition to your clean-eating routine. Packed with fresh, nutrient-rich veggies like crunchy cucumbers, juicy heirloom tomatoes, crisp red bell peppers, and savory Kalamata olives, this salad is as nourishing as it is delicious. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar, and topped with crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese and fragrant oregano, this dish delivers a tangy, refreshing bite in every forkful. Ready in just 20 minutes and naturally low in calories, this salad makes an ideal appetizer, side dish, or even a light main course. Perfect for heart-conscious eaters, this is a guilt-free way to enjoy the timeless appeal of Greek cuisine. Serve it chilled for an even more satisfying flavor experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large English cucumber
• 4 medium Heirloom tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 4 ounces Feta cheese, reduced-fat
• 1 tablespoon Fresh oregano
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Wash all vegetables thoroughly under running water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Trim the ends of the cucumber and peel it if desired. Cut it in half lengthwise, then slice into half-moons about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 3

Core the heirloom tomatoes and cut them into bite-sized wedges.

Step 4

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half-moons.

Step 5

Slice the red bell pepper in half, remove the seeds and stem, and then slice into thin strips.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, and kalamata olives.

Step 7

Crumble the reduced-fat feta cheese over the top of the salad.

Step 8

Sprinkle the fresh oregano leaves over the salad for added aroma and flavor.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic clove, black pepper, and salt until well combined.

Step 10

Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 11

Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing, taking care not to smash the feta cheese too much.

Step 12

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour to let flavors meld if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1407.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1179.0

Total Fat 92.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 60.7mg	0%
Sodium 3945.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 33.2g
Protein 34.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 844.1mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 2370.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.8%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 21.0%