Mediterranean Diet Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly simple, the Mediterranean Diet Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing is a celebration of wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors. This quick and easy salad features crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, all brought together with the salty, creamy richness of crumbled feta cheese. Black olives add a briny touch, while the zesty homemade dressing—blended with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a sprinkling of oregano—ties everything together beautifully. Perfect as a light main course, a side dish, or part of a Mediterranean-inspired feast, this salad is not only delicious but also nutritious, making it an excellent choice for anyone embracing the Mediterranean diet lifestyle. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish is destined to become your go-to salad for refreshing and healthful dining.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Black olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables: Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water, pat dry with a clean towel, and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut each in half. Add the tomato halves to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the onion slices to the bowl.

Step 5

Rinse the red bell pepper, remove the seeds and core, and slice it into thin strips. Add to the salad.

Step 6

Add the black olives to the salad bowl.

Step 7

Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese.

Step 8

To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until the ingredients are well combined and the dressing is emulsified.

Step 9

Drizzle the homemade dressing over the salad.

Step 10

Gently toss the salad to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.

Step 11

Serve immediately for the freshest taste and enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Classic Garden Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1768.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1165.4

Total Fat 92.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 3256.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.6g	0%
Total Sugars 28.9g
Protein 32.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 972.9mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 2936.7mg	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: 67.4%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 22.0%