Mediterranean Diet Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Mediterranean Diet Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad is the ultimate warm-weather dish. Packed with crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red bell peppers, tangy red onion, and briny Kalamata olives, this salad is a refreshing celebration of Mediterranean cuisine. Crumbled feta cheese and fragrant parsley elevate the taste, while a simple homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this wholesome salad is perfect as a light meal, side dish, or picnic favorite. Nutritious, delicious, and infinitely customizable, it’s a must-try for anyone seeking fresh summer recipe ideas that are both healthy and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Cucumber
• 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 100 grams Kalamata olives
• 100 grams Feta cheese
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables. Peel the cucumber if desired and dice it into small cubes. Place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add to the bowl with the cucumbers.

Step 3

Core and dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add to the vegetables in the bowl.

Step 5

Slice the Kalamata olives into halves and crumble the feta cheese if not pre-crumbled, then add both to the salad mixture.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly to make a dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 11

Enjoy your fresh and zesty Mediterranean summer salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1191.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1104.4

Total Fat 92.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 89mg	0%
Sodium 3637.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 23.2g
Protein 22.7g	0%

Vitamin D 16IU	0%
Calcium 782.6mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 1962.4mg	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: 72.0%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 20.1%