Nut-Free Mediterranean Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Nut-Free Mediterranean Salad is a refreshing twist on a classic favorite. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and briny kalamata olives, it’s all tied together with creamy crumbled feta and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. This quick and easy salad, ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or crowd-pleasing addition to your next gathering. Free of nuts but full of authentic Mediterranean flavors, it’s a delightful option for those with dietary restrictions or seeking a fresh, healthy recipe. Try it today for a simple yet satisfying dish that celebrates the vibrant essence of the Mediterranean diet!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.75 cup feta cheese
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
Directions
Step 1
Start by preparing the fresh ingredients. Rinse the cherry tomatoes and halve them. Peel the cucumber, then dice it into small cubes. Thinly slice the red onion.
Step 2
Chop or tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Step 3
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and kalamata olives to the lettuce. Toss gently to combine.
Step 4
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad mixture, ensuring even distribution.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss everything gently once more to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients.
Step 7
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light lunch. Enjoy your Nut-Free Mediterranean Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1147.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1235.8 |
| Total Fat 111.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 27.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g | |
| Cholesterol 100.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3951.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.1g | |
| Protein 23.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 18IU | 0% |
| Calcium 839.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1601.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories