Mediterranean Village Salad

The Mediterranean Village Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that showcases the bold flavors of the Mediterranean with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing. This dairy-free Greek salad is perfect for a light meal or a side dish, bringing a taste of the sun-kissed shores to your table.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 2 medium, chopped
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1, diced
• Kalamata olives - 100 grams, pitted
• Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Wash and prepare the vegetables: dice the cucumber, chop the tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the bell pepper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
5. Add the chopped fresh parsley and toss again before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables, promoting overall health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, which can support heart health.

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