Whole30 Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Whole30 Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil—a fresh and wholesome dish that’s as beautiful as it is healthy. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad bursts with Mediterranean flavors. A mix of tangy kalamata olives and fresh parsley adds depth, while a simple homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and garlic ties it all together. This gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30-compliant recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it perfect as a quick side dish or a light, refreshing main course. Whether you're meal-prepping or hosting a dinner party, this salad delivers all the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean with none of the guilt!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds and add to the salad.

Step 4

Core the red bell pepper, remove the seeds, slice it into thin strips, and add to the bowl.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Add the kalamata olives to the bowl, either whole or sliced, as preferred.

Step 7

Chop fresh parsley roughly and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 8

In a small bowl or jar, combine extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic (crushed or finely chopped), salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well until the dressing is emulsified.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving, and gently toss all ingredients together to ensure even coating.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a fresh and flavorful side or main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1275.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1060.0

Total Fat 91.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2708.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 23.2g
Protein 11.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 405.3mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 2414.7mg	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: 74.7%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 21.0%