MEDITERRANEAN MEDLEY SALAD

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What's the best diet? No question, according to dozens of recent studies: The Mediterranean diet wins, hands down. Why is the Med diet so good for you? Top reasons: high antioxidants and fiber in plant foods; good fat in olive oil and fish; and less bad fat, less iron and fewer carcinogens (from eating fewer animal foods).

Provided by USA WEEKEND

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups roughly chopped raw vegetables (I like a combination of carrots, red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, green or red bell peppers, and zucchini)
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
½ cup torn basil leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 pinch Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Toss all ingredients together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 300.9 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

Luna
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This salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine.


Emmanuel Mwaisaka Ziro
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I love the fresh, tangy dressing on this salad.


Daniel Tadesse
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Cherry Matente
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper.


Joanne Tindall
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or fish.


Izak Rice
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Franklin Obinna
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Timothy Unsell
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this salad. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Warda Sahar
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Sheru Sheru
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the salad turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


Savanna Teixeira
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Munna
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I'm not a big fan of Mediterranean food, but this salad changed my mind. It's so fresh and flavorful, I could eat it every day.


Kimberley Dyke
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's so easy to make, yet it's packed with flavor.


Fifi Makhuvele
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This salad is a delightful burst of Mediterranean flavors. The combination of fresh vegetables, tangy dressing, and flavorful herbs is simply irresistible.