Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil

Brighten up your table with this crisp and refreshing Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil, a vibrant dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine in every bite. Loaded with a medley of mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, briny Kalamata olives, and crumbly feta cheese, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a perfect hint of garlic and oregano, this salad is a harmonious blend of fresh, zesty flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an ideal option for a quick, healthy lunch or as a show-stopping side dish for Mediterranean-inspired dinners. Perfect for lovers of healthy recipes, fresh ingredients, and bold flavors, this salad is sure to become a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, romaine, spinach)
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 whole Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by thoroughly washing the mixed salad greens under cold running water. Gently pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber, slice it lengthwise into quarters, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Add these to a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in halves. Add them to the bowl with the mixed greens and cucumbers.

Step 4

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add a quarter of the sliced onion to the salad.

Step 5

Pit and slice the Kalamata olives if necessary. Add them and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing. Combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.

Step 7

Add the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the dressing, and whisk together until emulsified.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to mix well.

Step 9

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt or pepper if desired.

Step 10

Serve the salad immediately as a light meal or as a side dish with your favorite Mediterranean-inspired main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(789.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1100.8

Total Fat 104.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 3637.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 10.2g
Protein 17.0g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 652.3mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 1415.1mg	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: 81.8%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 12.3%