Mediterranean Diet Vegetable Tartare

Delight in the fresh, vibrant flavors of a Mediterranean Diet Vegetable Tartare, the ultimate no-cook appetizer or light meal that’s as healthy as it is stunning. Featuring crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this recipe is elevated with briny Kalamata olives, capers, and a fragrant blend of fresh parsley and basil. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a splash of lemon juice tie it all together for a light, tangy finish. Perfectly seasoned with sea salt and black pepper, this tartare is beautifully plated using a mold for an elegant presentation. Ready in just 20 minutes, this colorful dish is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and brimming with Mediterranean goodness. Serve with whole grain crackers or crusty bread for a flavor-packed appetizer that embodies healthy indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium, diced finely cucumber
• 2 medium, diced finely tomato
• 1 medium, diced finely red bell pepper
• 0.5 small, minced red onion
• 8 pitted and chopped kalamata olives
• 3 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon, rinsed and chopped capers
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare all the vegetables by washing and finely dicing the cucumber, tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion. Aim for uniform small pieces for an elegant presentation.

Step 2

Chop the kalamata olives, fresh parsley, fresh basil, and capers finely.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, chopped olives, parsley, basil, and capers.

Step 4

Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the vegetable mixture.

Step 5

Season with sea salt and black pepper, then toss everything gently until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 6

Using a round mold or cookie cutter, pack the vegetable mixture firmly into individual portions for plating. If you don’t have a mold, you can spoon the tartare onto plates and shape it neatly with a spoon.

Step 7

Serve immediately as an appetizer or light meal, accompanied by whole grain crackers or a piece of crusty whole grain bread if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2493.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5240.9

Total Fat 509.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 26531.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 127.7g	0%
Total Sugars 30.6g
Protein 6.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1913.0mg	0%
Iron 63.3mg	0%
Potassium 1184.3mg	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: 87.0%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 12.5%