Classic Greek Salad

15 min

4 servings

Enjoy the wonderful flavours of Greece in one colorful bowl! Packed with fresh vegetables and healthy fats, this Mediterranean wonder is a quick, easy and delicious way to get essential nutrients into your diet.

Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1⁄2 small red onion
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1⁄2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1⁄2 cup crumbled low-fat feta cheese
  • 1⁄4 cup Greek Dressing or Balsamic Vinaigrette, prepared
  • 2 tbsp Greek Dressing Mix
  • 3⁄4 cup olive oil
  • 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Mix
  • 3⁄4 cup olive oil
  • 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • Sea Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Preparation

  1. Coarsely chop cucumbers, peppers, and onion. Cut tomatoes in half. Place in a large bowl; add olives and cheese.
  2. In a Cruet, combine dressing mix with oil and red wine vinegar. Shake to mix.
  3. Pour dressing over veggies; gently stir to mix. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 280, Fat 19 g (Saturated 4 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g (Fiber 4 g, Sugars 8 g), Protein 8 g.

Tips

Pour dressing in the bottom of a salad bowl. Add prepared salad. Cover with a damp cloth and refrigerate up to 3 hours. Toss just before serving.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 4 oz (113 g) lean protein and 1 pita.