Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad

Packed with fresh, vibrant ingredients, the Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad is a quick and satisfying dish that brings the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your table. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red bell pepper, savory Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, this salad is a delightful medley of colors and textures. Tossed in a zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of oregano, it’s not only bursting with flavor but also loaded with heart-healthy nutrients. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for a light meal or a refreshing side dish, this easy-to-make salad pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or whole-grain bread. Try it chilled for an even tastier experience as the flavors meld together!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 100 grams Kalamata olives
• 100 grams Feta cheese
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all the vegetables.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, remove the seeds if desired, and dice it into bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl.

Step 4

Remove the stem and seeds from the red bell pepper, then dice it into small squares. Add to the bowl.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.

Step 6

Pit the Kalamata olives if necessary, then slice them in half and add to the bowl.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.

Step 8

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle over the top.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 10

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients together to combine.

Step 11

Serve immediately or let the flavors meld in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before serving for an enhanced taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1063.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	949.8

Total Fat 77.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 89mg	0%
Sodium 3631.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 19.6g
Protein 21.6g	0%

Vitamin D 16IU	0%
Calcium 759.8mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 1750.7mg	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: 71.1%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 20.1%