Kalamari Salad

Kalamari Salad is a refreshing vegetarian twist on a classic Greek dish, featuring grilled calamari-style zucchini, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing. This bright and nutritious salad is perfect for a light breakfast that energizes your day.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 200 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams
• Cucumber - 100 grams
• Red onion - 50 grams
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams
• Feta cheese - 50 grams
• Fresh parsley - 20 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat a grill pan over medium heat.
2. Slice the zucchini into thin rounds to mimic calamari rings.
3. Drizzle the zucchini slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Grill the zucchini for about 3-4 minutes on each side until grill marks appear and they are tender.
5. While the zucchini is grilling, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
6. In a large bowl, combine the grilled zucchini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
9. Crumble the feta cheese on top and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 23 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Provides healthy fats from olive oil and olives, supporting heart health.

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