Mediterranean Diet Fresh Spring Salad

Bright, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Mediterranean Diet Fresh Spring Salad is a perfect celebration of seasonal produce. Featuring a crisp medley of mixed spring greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and tangy red onion, this salad is elevated with briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese. The zesty homemade dressing, made with olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano, ties everything together with a delightful Mediterranean flair. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy and vibrant salad is an excellent choice for a quick lunch, light dinner, or a crowd-pleasing side dish. It's a must-try for anyone looking to embrace the Mediterranean diet with ease and flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed spring greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing all of the fresh vegetables thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

On a large cutting board, halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber lengthwise to create two halves, then proceed to thinly slice each half crosswise to create half-moon shapes.

Step 4

Core the red bell pepper, removing any seeds, then cut it into thin strips.

Step 5

Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half rings, depending on your preference.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed spring greens, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and olives.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.

Step 8

In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss everything gently until all ingredients are well coated in the dressing.

Step 10

Serve the salad immediately, or chill it in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1708.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1216.1

Total Fat 94.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 3813.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.1g	0%
Total Sugars 24.7g
Protein 37.3g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 1229.4mg	0%
Iron 23.3mg	0%
Potassium 3706.4mg	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: 66.6%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 21.8%