Low Carb Cretan Salad

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Low Carb Cretan Salad—a fresh, wholesome twist on a traditional Cretan classic! Packed with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and tangy red onion, this salad is elevated with the unmistakable richness of crumbled feta cheese, briny black olives, and capers. A zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a splash of lemon juice ties it all together, while fresh oregano adds an aromatic flourish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this keto-friendly salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, nutrient-packed main. Embrace the simplicity of bold Mediterranean ingredients in every colorful bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Cucumbers, diced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Black olives, pitted and sliced
• 2 tablespoons Capers
• 1 tablespoon Fresh oregano, chopped
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables: dice the cucumbers and red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Place all the vegetables in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the crumbled feta cheese, sliced black olives, and capers to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 3

Sprinkle the chopped fresh oregano over the salad.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 7

Serve the Low Carb Cretan Salad immediately as a refreshing side or a light main dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(729.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1018.0

Total Fat 93.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 3317.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 15.2g
Protein 22.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 691.6mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 1001.9mg	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: 78.9%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 12.7%