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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.
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
- In a large salad bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and pitted Kalamata olives.
- 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.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss gently until all the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese.
- 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.
Tips
- For an added protein punch, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp. You can also add some thinly sliced bell peppers for extra crunch and color.
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
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