Mediterranean Diet Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing

Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, the Mediterranean Diet Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing is a vibrant celebration of wholesome ingredients and zesty seasonings. This no-cook recipe features a colorful medley of crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, tangy Kalamata olives, and crumbly feta cheese—brought to life with fresh parsley and basil. The star of the dish is the homemade lemon-herb dressing, a refreshing blend of extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and oregano, tying the flavors together with a tangy, aromatic finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutritious, low-carb salad is perfect as a light main dish or a flavorful side for any Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the cucumber into half-moons.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large bowl.

Step 4

Core and dice the red bell pepper into small pieces.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl along with cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell pepper.

Step 6

Pit and slice the Kalamata olives before adding them to the salad bowl.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables in the bowl.

Step 8

Finely chop the fresh parsley and basil, then sprinkle over the salad.

Step 9

In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper.

Step 10

Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the vegetable mix and gently toss to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Step 11

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes for the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1115.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1090.5

Total Fat 92.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 89mg	0%
Sodium 3735.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 20.8g
Protein 21.7g	0%

Vitamin D 16IU	0%
Calcium 745.1mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1680.0mg	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: 73.8%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 18.5%