Mediterranean Sunshine Salad 🌞🥗

Greek Salad 🥗

Overview:

Indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing Greek Salad recipe! Straight from the pages of the Slim Lines column of the Thursday magazine, this dish is a delightful combination of fresh vegetables, tangy cheese, and zesty dressing. Perfect for a quick and easy meal, or as a vibrant side dish for any occasion. 🌿🍅

• Preparation Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Servings: 6

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

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   • Wash and dice the tomatoes.
   • Slice the cucumber and red bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
   • Pit the black olives if necessary.
   • Cube the feta cheese.

2. Assembly:

   • In a large salad bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, sliced cucumber, diced red bell peppers, pitted black olives, cubed feta cheese, and mixed greens.

3. Tossing:

   • Using a wooden spoon, gently toss the ingredients together until evenly distributed.

4. Dressing:

   • Just before serving, pour the Greek dressing over the salad.

5. Seasoning:

   • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the salad once again to ensure the dressing and seasoning are evenly distributed.

6. Serving:

   • Garnish with garlic-flavored croutons for an added crunch and flavor.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 160.9 per serving
• Fat Content: 8.2g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3.6g
• Cholesterol Content: 17.5mg
• Sodium Content: 859.4mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 17.3g
• Fiber Content: 4.2g
• Sugar Content: 6.7g
• Protein Content: 7.2g

Tips:

• For added freshness, chill the vegetables before assembling the salad.
• Customize the salad by adding ingredients such as red onion, pepperoncini, or even grilled chicken for a protein boost.
• Make a larger batch of Greek dressing and store it in the fridge for future salads.
• Serve the salad immediately after dressing to prevent it from becoming soggy.

Enjoy!

Treat yourself to the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this easy-to-make Greek Salad. Whether you’re enjoying it as a light lunch or serving it at your next gathering, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone at the table! 🥒🍅