Wholesome Greek Salad with Savory Onion, Crumbly Feta and a Refreshing Yogurt Dressing

2023-08-22

By Green Fan

Mediterranean

Salad

This Wholesome Greek Salad with Savory Onion, Crumbly Feta, and a Refreshing Yogurt Dressing is bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This hearty salad is packed with fresh ingredients like mixed salad greens, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Tossed in a tangy and creamy Greek yogurt dressing, this salad is the perfect combination of savory and refreshing. This salad is rich in nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and fiber. The tomato and cucumber in the salad is high in water content making it great for hydration. The salad also contains calcium, protein, and healthy fats from the feta cheese and yogurt dressing. The healthy fats from the feta cheese and the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids from the olive oil in the dressing can help reduce the risk of heart disease. Greek yogurt, which is used in the dressing, is a good source of probiotics that can promote a healthy digestive system and boost the immune system. The onion in the salad is a good source of vitamin C and phytochemicals that boost immunity by fighting off harmful bacteria.

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed greens

• 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)

• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

• 1/2 cucumber (diced)

• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (sliced)

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 garlic clove (minced)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, parsley, and mint.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. If the dressing is too thick, add a splash of water to thin it out to your desired consistency.

3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to evenly distribute.

4. Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs and a sprinkle of feta cheese if desired.

Preparation Time 10 min

Cook Time 10 min

Total time 20 min

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 236

Total Fat: 17g

Total Carbohydrates: 16g

Fiber: 4g

Sugar: 7g

Protein: 6g

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