Whole30 Cava Greek Salad

Discover the vibrant and refreshing flavors of this Whole30 Cava Greek Salad, a wholesome twist on the classic Mediterranean dish. Bursting with crisp English cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy red onion, and briny Kalamata olives, this salad is a celebration of fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a hint of lemon, it’s perfectly balanced with the earthy aroma of dried oregano and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is a Whole30-compliant, gluten-free, and dairy-free option that’s perfect as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish. Serve it chilled to let the bold flavors meld together for an irresistible taste of the Mediterranean!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large English cucumber
• 200 g Cherry tomatoes
• 1 small Red onion
• 100 g Kalamata olives
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 30 ml Red wine vinegar
• 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp Sea salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 15 g Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all fresh produce thoroughly.

Step 2

Slice the cucumber lengthwise and then cut into half-moons about 0.5cm thick.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 4

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half moons.

Step 5

Slice the bell pepper in half, remove the seeds and stem, and cut into thin strips.

Step 6

Pit and halve the Kalamata olives, if needed.

Step 7

Roughly chop the fresh parsley.

Step 8

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and olives.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top of the salad.

Step 12

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(998.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	926.4

Total Fat 83.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2466.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 19.7g
Protein 7.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 253.2mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 1561.9mg	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: 77.8%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 19.3%