Mediterranean Diet California Medley

Brighten up your table with the Mediterranean Diet California Medley, a vibrant, nutrient-packed salad that celebrates fresh, wholesome ingredients. This recipe combines tender-crisp broccoli and cauliflower florets, sweet sliced carrots, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny kalamata olives with a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. Crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley add irresistible flavor and a touch of indulgence, while the quick blanching technique keeps the vegetables perfectly crisp and vivid. Ready in just 30 minutes, this colorful side dish is perfect for Mediterranean diet enthusiasts and anyone seeking a healthy, flavorful meal addition. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for effortless elegance at your next lunch or dinner!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 large carrot, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cauliflower florets and blanch them for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again once cooled.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the blanched broccoli and cauliflower, sliced carrot, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and halved kalamata olives.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the vegetable medley and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.

Step 5

Add crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley to the salad and lightly toss again.

Step 6

Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(964.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1244.6

Total Fat 110.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 4195.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 16.7g
Protein 31.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 844.6mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 1510.7mg	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: 75.5%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 14.9%