Low Carb Mediterranean Sardine Salad

Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant Low Carb Mediterranean Sardine Salad, a quick and flavorful dish brimming with heart-healthy ingredients and bold Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches, this salad features tender sardines packed in olive oil, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty dressing of lemon, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this protein-packed, low-carb recipe is as effortless as it is satisfying. Garnished with fresh parsley and a hint of lemon zest, this nutrient-dense salad is a refreshing way to embrace wholesome eating without compromising flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans Sardines in olive oil (canned)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 1 medium Lemon
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Open the cans of sardines and drain the excess oil. Set aside.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Chop the cucumber into half-moon slices and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Pit and slice the Kalamata olives, then add them to the bowl.

Step 6

Crumble the feta cheese into the bowl with the other ingredients.

Step 7

Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the salad mixture.

Step 8

Zest and juice the lemon over the salad for added flavor.

Step 9

Add the sardines to the salad, breaking them into pieces if necessary.

Step 10

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to preference.

Step 13

Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(893.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1228.8

Total Fat 95.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 146.8mg	0%
Sodium 4046.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g	0%
Total Sugars 11.6g
Protein 61.1g	0%

Vitamin D 512.0IU	0%
Calcium 1286.9mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 1611.2mg	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: 68.7%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 11.6%