Herb Salad

This Dairy-Free Greek Herb Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that celebrates the flavors of fresh herbs and vegetables, perfect for a light meal or as a side. Packed with nutrients and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, it offers a delightful twist on the traditional Greek salad.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 1 large, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1/2, diced
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and halved
• Fresh parsley - 15 grams, chopped
• Fresh mint - 10 grams, chopped
• Fresh dill - 10 grams, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Prepare all the vegetables by washing and chopping them: dice the cucumber and tomato, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the bell pepper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
3. Chop the fresh parsley, mint, and dill, and add them to the bowl with the vegetables.
4. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well combined.
6. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

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

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