Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of this Mediterranean salad, a perfect blend of fresh ingredients that excite the palate. Bursting with colors and textures, this dish features mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives. Ideal for summer picnics or as a refreshing side dish, it’s highly customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy this nutritious salad as a light main course or a delightful accompaniment to any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables under cold water and pat dry.
- Dice cucumber into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Gently toss together.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve chilled on individual plates or in a large bowl garnished with extra feta or olives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg