November 04, 2019
Healthy MEDITERRANEAN GREEK SALAD Recipe
Nutritional benefits of ingredients in this recipe
OLIVE OIL

- Rich in Healthy Monounsaturated Fats
- Contains Large Amounts of Antioxidants
- Has Strong Anti-Inflammatory Properties
- Has Anti-Cancer Properties
LEMON JUICE

- Supports heart health
- Helps control Weight
- Prevents kidney stones
- Protects against anemia
RED WINE VINEGAR

- Lowers blood sugar levels
- Protects your skin
- Aids weight loss
- Boosts heart health
MINCED GARLIC

- Combats common cold
- Reduces blood pressure
- Detoxifies Heavy Metals in the Body
- Improves bone health
MINCED PARSLEY

- Reduces your cancer risk
- Improves your immune function
- Beats inflammation
- Protects your blood vessels
DRIED OREGANO

- Rich in Antioxidants
- Has Anti-Cancer Properties
- Reduces viral infection
- Decreases inflammation
A simple salad loaded with lots of fresh veggies, olives and feta and tossed with a tangy lemon-herb vinaigrette. Brimming with flavor and sure to satisfy those cravings for Greek food!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 248 kcal
Ingredients
Greek Salad Dressing
6 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic (1 large clove)
1 1/2 Tbsp finely minced fresh parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp honey
Salt, to taste
Salad
4 medium Roma tomatoes, diced (10 oz)1 medium english cucumber, optionally peeled and sliced into half moons
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced or diced, rinsed and drained
1 small green or yellow bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
3/4 cup kalamata or black olives, drained and sliced
4 oz. crumbled feta cheese (about 1 cup)
1 medium avocado (not too soft), diced
Instructions
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Add all of the dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk well to blend, season with salt to taste and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
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Add tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, olives, avocado and feta to a salad bowl.
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Drizzle dressing over top and gently toss to evenly coat. Add dressing within a few minutes of serving for best results.