Mediterranean Diet Spinach and Kale Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, this Mediterranean Diet Spinach and Kale Salad is a wholesome, nutrient-packed dish perfect for healthy eating. Featuring a vibrant mix of tender baby spinach and earthy kale, it’s topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, tangy red onions, creamy crumbled feta, and salty kalamata olives for a satisfying medley of textures and tastes. A zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic oregano ties it all together, making this salad irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe makes the perfect side dish or light meal that’s both delicious and diet-friendly. Whether you're embracing the Mediterranean diet or simply looking for a fresh and flavorful salad, this recipe is a must-try!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 4 cups kale (destemmed and chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (sliced into half moons)
- 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the baby spinach and chopped kale. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and kalamata olives to the bowl.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 5
Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1132.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1236.7 |
| Total Fat 100.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 106.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4393.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 63.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.8g | |
| Protein 37.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1274.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2281.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories