Cucumber and Olive Salad

This refreshing Cucumber and Olive Salad is a vibrant Greek breakfast dish that combines the crispness of cucumbers with the rich flavors of olives and feta cheese. It's a low-carb, nutrient-dense option that will invigorate your morning routine.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 200 grams, diced
• Black olives - 100 grams, pitted and halved
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved black olives, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.
4. Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top and give it a final toss.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants that help reduce inflammation.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for a low-carb diet.

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