Olive Oil Salad

This Dairy-Free Greek Salad features a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables and herbs, drizzled with high-quality olive oil for a refreshing and healthy dish. Perfect as a light meal or a side, it's bursting with flavors that celebrate Mediterranean cuisine.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1 medium, diced
• Kalamata olives - 100 grams, pitted and halved
• Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, diced bell pepper, and halved Kalamata olives.
2. Add the chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is well coated.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 16 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

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

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