Mediterranean Diet Fresh Garden Vegetable Salad

Bright, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Mediterranean Diet Fresh Garden Vegetable Salad is a celebration of wholesome ingredients and simple preparation. Featuring crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, and tangy red onions, this vibrant salad is elevated with briny Kalamata olives, crumbly feta cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano. Perfect for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or as part of a nutritious Mediterranean-inspired meal, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and makes four satisfying servings. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this salad is as stunning as it is delicious—ideal for warm-weather dining or a year-round health boost. Key tags: Mediterranean diet recipe, fresh vegetable salad, healthy side dish, no-cook salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 250 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 large red onion
• 100 grams kalamata olives
• 100 grams feta cheese
• 60 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
• 30 milliliters lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 15 grams fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all fresh vegetables before starting.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Place the slices in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the cucumber.

Step 4

Core and finely slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, then add them to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Peel and finely slice the red onion into thin rings. Add the onion slices to the vegetable mixture.

Step 6

Add the kalamata olives into the salad mix, ensuring they've been pitted and rinsed.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese and evenly distribute it over the salad.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the top of the salad for a garnish.

Step 11

Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for later enjoyment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1153.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1200.1

Total Fat 105.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 89mg	0%
Sodium 3626.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 21.5g
Protein 21.7g	0%

Vitamin D 16IU	0%
Calcium 748.1mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 1774.7mg	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: 76.2%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 16.9%