Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Feta Salad

Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, this Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Feta Salad is the perfect harmony of wholesome ingredients and bright, zesty dressing. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, tangy red onion, and briny kalamata olives, this salad is elevated with creamy reduced-fat feta cheese for a guilt-free indulgence. The homemade vinaigrette, featuring heart-healthy extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and fragrant oregano, ties the dish together with a delightful tangy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is a quick, nutritious option for your next lunch or dinner. Whether you're following a heart-conscious diet or simply craving a refreshing, flavor-packed dish, this Mediterranean Feta Salad delivers on all fronts.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup reduced-fat feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing your vegetables. Halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes depending on their size.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.

Step 5

Add the kalamata olives to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Crumble the reduced-fat feta cheese over the salad mixture.

Step 7

In a small jar or bowl, prepare the vinaigrette. Combine the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic clove, black pepper, and salt.

Step 8

Shake or whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined.

Step 9

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.

Step 10

Toss the salad gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Feta Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(877.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	994.7

Total Fat 84.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 64.1mg	0%
Sodium 3632.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g	0%
Total Sugars 16.3g
Protein 31.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 852.4mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1284.1mg	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: 73.1%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 14.8%