Low Sodium Cretan Salad

Brighten your table with this refreshing and heart-healthy Low Sodium Cretan Salad, a Mediterranean-inspired dish bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors. Combining juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red onion, and crunchy green bell pepper with briny black olives and creamy unsalted feta, this salad offers all the taste of a classic Cretan salad with a fraction of the sodium. A drizzle of tangy red wine vinegar, zesty lemon juice, and rich extra virgin olive oil, topped with aromatic dried oregano and fresh mint, elevates the dish to new heights. Ready in just 15 minutes, this low-sodium Mediterranean salad is perfect as a light appetizer, a colorful side dish, or a wholesome lunch on its own. Low-sodium recipes have never tasted so good!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 0.5 Red onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 50 grams Black olives
• 100 grams Feta cheese, unsalted
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
• 1 pinch Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, slice it lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and cut into half-moon pieces before adding to the bowl.

Step 4

Finely slice the red onion and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 5

Slice the green bell pepper into thin strips and combine with the other ingredients.

Step 6

Add the black olives to the bowl.

Step 7

Cut the unsalted feta cheese into small cubes and gently incorporate into the salad.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and dried oregano to form the dressing.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 11

Season with a pinch of black pepper.

Step 12

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1125.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	871.5

Total Fat 70.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 89.3mg	0%
Sodium 424.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 25.1g
Protein 22.3g	0%

Vitamin D 42.9IU	0%
Calcium 704.6mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 1753.0mg	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: 68.8%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 21.5%