Keto Greek Salad

Keto Greek Salad

Embark on a culinary journey to the sunny Mediterranean with this vibrant and mouthwatering Keto Greek Salad. Brimming with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, sharp red onions, and briny Kalamata olives, this salad is a symphony of flavors and textures. The star of the show is the creamy feta cheese, lending a rich tang that ties all the elements together. Dressed in a simple, yet zesty lemon-oregano dressing, this salad is not just a delight to the palate but also a nod to the traditional Greek Horiatiki Salad, cherished for its fresh and wholesome ingredients.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Salt (1/2 teaspoon, or to taste)
  • Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon, or to taste)
  • Dried oregano (1 teaspoon)
  • Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
  • Extra virgin olive oil (1/4 cup)
  • Feta cheese (1 cup, crumbled)
  • Kalamata olives (1/2 cup, pitted)
  • Red onion (1/2 cup, thinly sliced)
  • Tomatoes (2 cups, diced)
  • Cucumber (2 cups, diced)

Instructions

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and pitted Kalamata olives.
  2. To prepare the dressing, in a separate small bowl or mason jar, whisk or shake together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well incorporated.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss gently until all the vegetables are evenly coated.
  4. Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese.
  5. Serve immediately to ensure the freshness and crunch of the vegetables. Enjoy this refreshing salad as a standalone meal or as a side dish with your favorite Greek main course.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 0 minutes • Calories: 250 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 9g • Protein: 6g • Sodium: 500mg • Sugar: 5g