Whole30 Mediterranean Sardine Salad

Brighten up your Whole30 journey with this vibrant Mediterranean Sardine Salad, a quick and nutritious meal that comes together in just 15 minutes! Brimming with fresh, crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy kalamata olives, this salad is topped with protein-packed sardines for a hearty, satisfying bite. The zesty lemon and garlic dressing, infused with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, ties it all together with bold Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe is a breeze to prepare and full of wholesome, clean ingredients that fit seamlessly into your healthy eating plan. Whether you're tackling Whole30 or just craving a light and flavorful salad, this dish is sure to delight your taste buds!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cans (4.4 oz each) canned sardines in olive oil
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 small red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh parsley
• 1 large lemon
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Open the canned sardines and drain the excess oil. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, place the mixed greens.

Step 3

Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

Pit and slice the kalamata olives, then add them to the salad.

Step 7

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the other ingredients in the bowl.

Step 8

Juice the lemon and pour it into a small bowl.

Step 9

Mince the garlic clove and add it to the lemon juice.

Step 10

Whisk in the extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the lemon and garlic to make a dressing.

Step 11

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 12

Top the salad with the drained sardines.

Step 13

Serve immediately as a wholesome Whole30 meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1042.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1313.7

Total Fat 101.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 354.3mg	0%
Sodium 3396.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.5g	0%
Total Sugars 12.8g
Protein 68.4g	0%

Vitamin D 481.5IU	0%
Calcium 1230.0mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 2344.6mg	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: 68.3%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 11.3%