Greek Salad with Feta

This Greek Salad with Feta is a refreshing, low-carb delight packed with vibrant vegetables and tangy feta cheese, perfect for a light lunch. It’s quick to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean flavors that will transport you straight to the sunny shores of Greece.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1/2, diced
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Wash and prepare all the vegetables: dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the bell pepper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, diced bell pepper, and pitted Kalamata olives.
3. Add the crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with the vegetables.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients well.
6. Serve immediately or let it chill for 10-15 minutes in the refrigerator for the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables, supporting overall health.
• High in healthy fats from olive oil and feta, promoting heart health.

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