Paleo Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil

Brighten up your plate with this Paleo Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil, a wholesome and vibrant dish that's as delicious as it is nutritious. Bursting with the fresh flavors of mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and sweet bell peppers, this salad is further elevated by the bold addition of Kalamata olives and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The zesty homemade dressing—made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano—ties everything together with Mediterranean flair. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish, this paleo-friendly recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes but also packed with healthy ingredients and bold, refreshing flavors. Perfect for clean eating, gluten-free diets, or simply indulging in a fresh, garden-inspired meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Bell pepper (red or yellow)
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 large Garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens and transfer them to a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it thinly and add it to the salad mix.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.

Step 5

Remove the seeds from the bell pepper and slice it into thin strips before adding it to the bowl.

Step 6

Pit and halve the Kalamata olives, then add them to the salad.

Step 7

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 8

In a small mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic clove, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 9

Whisk the dressing ingredients until well combined.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to ensure an even coating.

Step 11

Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors of the Paleo Mediterranean Garden Salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1085.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	857.6

Total Fat 73.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2699.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 9.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 317.4mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 1867.4mg	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: 73.7%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 22.3%