Mediterranean Diet Classic Vinaigrette Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Classic Vinaigrette Salad, a dish that combines fresh, wholesome ingredients with a tangy, homemade dressing. Featuring a colorful medley of mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and briny Kalamata olives, this salad is perfectly complemented by creamy crumbled feta cheese. The star of the dish is the zesty vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of garlic and oregano for an authentic Mediterranean flair. Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple yet flavorful recipe is perfect for a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or the centerpiece of a Mediterranean-inspired meal. Rich in nutrients, heart-healthy fats, and bold flavors, this salad is the perfect embodiment of tasty and nutritious eating.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Rinse and dry the mixed greens and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Thinly slice the red onion.

Step 3

3. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with greens.

Step 4

4. Mince the garlic clove and place it in a small mixing bowl.

Step 5

5. In the bowl with minced garlic, add olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

6. Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined and emulsified.

Step 7

7. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat the ingredients.

Step 8

8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(938.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1591.3

Total Fat 160.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 3653.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 11.0g
Protein 16.4g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 621.2mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 1241.2mg	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: 87.6%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 8.4%