Mediterranean Diet Olive Garden Salad

Transport your taste buds to the sunny Mediterranean with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Olive Garden Salad, a healthy twist on a beloved classic. This crunchy, refreshing salad is packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and creamy chickpeas, all enhanced by the briny tang of black olives and crumbled feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano, this salad is a perfect balance of bold flavors and wholesome simplicity. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and ideal for the Mediterranean diet, it’s a delightful addition to any meal or a satisfying light lunch on its own.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 100 grams Black olives
• 1 can Chickpeas, canned
• 100 grams Feta cheese
• 60 milliliters Extra virgin olive oil
• 30 milliliters Red wine vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cucumber into half-moons and cut the cherry tomatoes in half, adding both to the bowl.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.

Step 4

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas, then add them to the bowl.

Step 5

Slice the black olives and mix them into the salad.

Step 6

Crumble the feta cheese over the top.

Step 7

In a small jar or bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Shake or whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1787.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1756.5

Total Fat 101.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 89mg	0%
Sodium 5095.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.8g	0%
Total Sugars 36.5g
Protein 64.9g	0%

Vitamin D 16IU	0%
Calcium 1096.8mg	0%
Iron 26.2mg	0%
Potassium 3183.9mg	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: 49.5%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 36.3%