Mediterranean Diet Fresh Vegetable Salsa

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Mediterranean Diet Fresh Vegetable Salsa is a healthy, no-cook recipe that comes together in just 20 minutes. Packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this salsa is elevated with the briny tang of Kalamata olives and creamy feta cheese. Fresh parsley and mint add a fragrant, herby punch, while a simple dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic ties it all together. Perfect as a chilled appetizer, a topping for grilled proteins, or a refreshing side dish, this veggie-packed recipe is a Mediterranean-inspired delight that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Keywords: Mediterranean vegetable salsa, no-cook recipe, healthy salsa, vegetable-packed salsa, Mediterranean diet recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them into quarters. Add them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into small cubes. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Finely chop half of a red onion and add it to the mix.

Step 5

Slice the Kalamata olives in half and integrate them into the mixture.

Step 6

Add the crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and fresh mint to the bowl.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and feta in the large bowl.

Step 9

Toss all the ingredients together until they are well coated with the dressing.

Step 10

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 11

Serve the fresh vegetable salsa chilled or at room temperature as a topping, side, or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1184.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1078.1

Total Fat 86.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 4434.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 25.8g
Protein 31.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1201.8mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 3056.6mg	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: 67.0%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 22.1%