Low Carb Bauernsalat (Farmer's Salad)

Discover the fresh and vibrant flavors of Low Carb Bauernsalat (Farmer's Salad), a wholesome twist on a traditional German classic. Packed with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy red bell peppers, this salad is elevated with the briny richness of Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fragrant oregano, this quick 15-minute recipe is both healthy and satisfying. Perfect as a low-carb side dish or a standalone meal, it's bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness and tailored for those seeking delicious, nutrient-packed meals without the carbs. Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy a refreshing taste of Europe on your plate!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 150 grams feta cheese
• 100 grams kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing all the vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber if desired, then cut it lengthwise, and slice into half-moon shapes.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper by first deseeding it. Chop into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and thinly slice half of a red onion.

Step 5

Crumble the feta cheese with your hands or a fork, and set aside.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives.

Step 7

Chop the fresh parsley finely and add it to the bowl.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.

Step 10

Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients with the dressing.

Step 11

Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary before serving.

Step 12

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature and enjoy your low carb Bauernsalat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1135.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1315.7

Total Fat 116.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 133.5mg	0%
Sodium 4188.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.0g
Protein 27.9g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 976.1mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1602.1mg	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: 77.3%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 14.5%