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Mediterranean Salad

Refreshing Mediterranean Salad for Ultimate Meal Prep Delight

This vibrant Mediterranean Salad is a feast for the senses, offering fresh flavors and customizable options, perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 large head Romaine Lettuce A crunchy foundation
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Bursts with flavor
  • 1 medium Cucumber Persian cucumbers preferred
  • 1 cup Pepperoncini Slice or leave whole
  • 1 cup Kalamata Olives Pitted for easy eating
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Block feta recommended
  • 1 cup Garlic Herb Croutons Homemade preferred
Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Full-fat for richness
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Or substitute with more yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil High-quality for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Essential for Mediterranean flair
  • 1 large Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Finely grated
  • to taste Herbs & Seasonings Dried parsley, dill, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Make the Creamy Dressing
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice. Add Parmesan cheese, dried herbs, and seasonings. Mix until smooth and creamy, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Salad Base
  1. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Prepare pepperoncini and pit and slice the Kalamata olives. Combine all in a large mixing bowl.
Assemble the Salad
  1. Add the chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pepperoncini, olives, and crumbled feta cheese to the mixing bowl. Toss gently to distribute ingredients.
Add Croutons and Dressing
  1. Just before serving, add garlic herb croutons. Drizzle chilled dressing over the salad and toss again to coat evenly.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or plates. Serve fresh and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Refrigerate dressing for enhanced flavor. Customize ingredients based on preference. Store leftovers separately to maintain texture.

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