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    Home » Recipes » Healthy Options » Mediterranean Salad

    By Amy · Published: Mar 6, 2017 · Updated: May 4, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 7 Comments

    Mediterranean Salad

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    So healthy and delicious, this Mediterranean Salad comes together in literally 10 minutes flat.  It is perfect as a light meal or will accompany just about any main dish!

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    I had some fresh baby spinach leftover from making this Turkey Sausage Spaghetti this weekend and didn’t want it to go to waste… my goodness I’m so glad I made this!

    This recipe yields enough for two hearty salads to eat as a meal or four smaller side salads to accompany your main dish.

    A salad in a white bowl. A large bowl of salad with tongs is in background.

    You can pretty much use any type of salad green(s) you want in this recipe.  I just chose to use spinach since I had half a bag left over sitting in my fridge waiting to be eaten.

    Closeup of salad in a clear glass bowl with a pair of tongs in the bowl.

    About the Dressing

    The dressing literally takes a minute to whip together!  This recipe yields a little over 1/3 cup of dressing and was sufficient for coating all the veggies.  If you’re a heavy dressing kind of person, adjust the dressing ingredients to your liking to yield more dressing.

    Mediterranean Salad – This salad is chock full of healthy veggies with a homemade dressing that comes together in just 10 minutes!

    I ate a big bowl of this salad for lunch and tonight am eating another serving with this amazing Tomato Soup that I made over the weekend.  Enjoy!

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    Mediterranean Salad


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    5 from 1 reviews

    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 4
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    Description

    This salad is chock full of healthy veggies with a homemade dressing that comes together in just 10 minutes!


    Ingredients

    For the dressing:

    • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
    • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • Pinch of salt
    • Pinch of black pepper

    For the salad:

    • 2 1/2 cups tightly packed salad greens (I used spinach)
    • 1 small can sliced black olives, drained (2.25 ounce drained weight)
    • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
    • 1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers, cut into half moons (1 small cucumber or about half of an English cucumber)
    • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
    • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

    Instructions

    For the dressing:

    1. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Set aside.

    For the salad:

    1. In a large bowl, toss together all of the salad ingredients. Drizzle with the dressing and toss again to evenly coat the vegetables with dressing.

    Notes

    Adapted from Taste of Home

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Cuisine: Mediterranean

    Keywords: Mediterranean salad

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    1. Christine says

      January 13, 2020 at 9:50 pm

      Delicious! Refreshing ‘

      ★★★★★

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    2. Tami says

      October 25, 2018 at 4:20 pm

      Love the recipe, thank you!
      And as far as your dog . . . I had a Springer Spaniel that developed reoccurring eye ulcers at age 11. My vet referred me to a canine ophthalmologist specialist and she discovered my girl had a condition called Uveitis. It is is inflammation of the uvea, the area of the eye that includes the iris, choroid, and the ciliary body in the eye. It can also affect nearby parts of the eye, like the retina, vitreous, and optic nerve. The ocular pressure imbalance created by this condition causes ulcers. I was prescribed an ointment to put in her eyes three times a day, and as long as I did that – no ulcers! Maybe ask your vet about this. I had a fantastic canine ophthalmologist who helped my girl through these painful ulcers, and helped reduce the frequency, and quality of her remaining years to nearly 15 years of age. Good luck!

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      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        October 26, 2018 at 7:31 am

        Thanks so much, Tami! She’s doing much better now. Wow 15 is a long life… I can tell you’re a wonderful doggy mama!

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    3. Sarah | Well and Full says

      March 07, 2017 at 12:57 pm

      I’m so glad your pup is doing well!! I have a rescue dog as well, and she’s everything to me. Dogs are definitely part of the family!!

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      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        March 07, 2017 at 3:54 pm

        Yes they are… thanks so much, Sarah! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Irene dimaggio says

      March 06, 2017 at 6:50 pm

      Hello! Just want to say that baby looks wonderful…what a beauty! So glad to hear the good news! You’ve been through a lots with your pets! Sure hope she stays with u for a long time…the salad is great!

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      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        March 07, 2017 at 6:58 am

        Thanks so much, Irene! I knew there were probably be health issues eventually with adopting an older dog but she’s been such a joy. Thank you! 🙂

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