Whole30 Bauernsalat (Farmer's Salad)

Discover the fresh, vibrant flavors of this Whole30 Bauernsalat (Farmer's Salad), a healthy twist on the classic German-inspired dish. Packed with crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell pepper, and tangy kalamata olives, this salad is brought to life with a light dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and freshly chopped oregano. Perfectly balanced and ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a quick, no-cook recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Whether you're following a Whole30 plan or simply craving a refreshing side dish, this salad is a great choice for meal prepping, picnics, or as a wholesome accompaniment to any entrée.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 4 medium tomatoes
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 12 pitted kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes. Peel the red onion half.

Step 2

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. If the skin is thick or waxy, you may prefer to peel it.

Step 3

Cut the medium tomatoes into wedges and the bell pepper into thin strips. Slice the red onion into thin semi-circles.

Step 4

Halve the cherry or grape tomatoes for additional texture and flavor variety.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber slices, tomato wedges, bell pepper strips, onion slices, cherry tomatoes, and kalamata olives.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh oregano leaves and add to the salad bowl.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.

Step 9

Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing and satisfying Whole30-compliant dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4022.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7978.5

Total Fat 782.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 35424.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 194.3g	0%
Total Sugars 29.4g
Protein 10.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2909.0mg	0%
Iron 94.0mg	0%
Potassium 2442.3mg	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: 87.8%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 11.7%