Mom's Salad

Celebrate the vibrant flavors and wholesome charm of "Mom's Salad," a quick and easy Mediterranean-inspired dish bursting with freshness! Crisp romaine lettuce serves as the perfect base for juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and tangy red onion, all complemented by the rich creaminess of crumbled feta cheese and the briny goodness of Kalamata olives. A homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and aromatic garlic ties it all together, infused with dried oregano, salt, and pepper for a zesty finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful salad is ideal for a light lunch, a refreshing appetizer, or a shareable side dish. Perfect for healthy eating enthusiasts, Mediterranean cuisine lovers, and anyone seeking quick salad recipes packed with bold flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water, pat dry with a clean kitchen towel, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Scatter the crumbled feta cheese and sliced Kalamata olives on top of the vegetables.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss everything together until the greens and toppings are well coated.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, zesty flavors of Mom's Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1346.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1197.4

Total Fat 99.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 3690.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 24.4g
Protein 29.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 906.6mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 2140.4mg	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: 72.2%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 18.2%