Paleo Mediterranean Salad

Elevate your meal prep with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Paleo Mediterranean Salad, a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Loaded with fresh mixed greens, juicy grape tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and briny kalamata olives, this salad balances bold Mediterranean flavors with the creamy richness of diced avocado. The zesty homemade dressing, featuring extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and aromatic dried oregano, ties it all together for a refreshing finish. Perfect as a light lunch or as a crowd-pleasing side, this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it a go-to for busy weeknights or summertime gatherings. Bursting with clean, wholesome ingredients, this salad is a delicious way to embrace the Paleo lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 1 medium avocado
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables. Wash and dry 4 cups of mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Wash 1 cup of grape tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to the bowl with the greens.

Step 3

Peel and slice 1 medium cucumber into thin rounds and add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice half of a medium red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Pit and slice 0.5 cup of kalamata olives and incorporate them into the salad.

Step 6

Dice 1 medium avocado and sprinkle it over the salad for a creamy texture.

Step 7

For the dressing, take 1 clove of garlic, mince it finely, and add it to a small mixing bowl.

Step 8

Add 0.25 cup of extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon of sea salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper into the mixing bowl with the garlic.

Step 9

Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined.

Step 10

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to ensure even distribution of the dressing.

Step 11

Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its fresh and vibrant flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(928.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1142.5

Total Fat 109.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2687.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.5g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 8.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 264.0mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 1930.7mg	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: 81.3%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 15.7%