Total Time
15 min
Couisine
Mediterranean
Category
Salad
Diet
rawgluten-freevegan
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Rest Time
Dish
Side dish
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Servings
2
Calories
~90 kcal
Garden Plants
TomatoCucumberLettuceLettuce redBell pepper
posted by
Oren
Ingredients
Name | Amount | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Bell Pepper (Mediterranean Salad) | 2 | unit | seeds removed, diced |
Cucumber (Mediterranean Salad) | 1 | unit | peeled, seeds removed and diced |
Juice of lime or lemon (Mediterranean Salad) | 0.5 | unit | |
Lettuce (Mediterranean Salad) | 1 | unit | |
Olive Oil (Mediterranean Salad) | 1 | tablespoon | |
Salt (Mediterranean Salad) | to taste | ||
Sunflower or Pumpkin seeds (Mediterranean Salad) | 1 | handfull | optional |
Tomato (Mediterranean Salad) | 1 | unit | diced |
Description
A fresh, crunchy salad made with garden vegetables and a light lemon-olive oil dressing. Optional toasted seeds add a satisfying nutty flavor and crunch.
Instructions
- Dice tomato, cucumber, and peppers.
- Tear or chop lettuce and place in a salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
- Pour dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine.
- (Bonus) In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sunflower and pumpkin seeds until lightly browned, stirring frequently. No oil or butter needed.
- Sprinkle toasted seeds on top before serving.
Notes:
Feel free to add fresh herbs like parsley, mint, or basil for an extra flavor boost. This salad is great as a side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition per Serving
Name | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbohydrates | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mediterranean Salad | ~90 kcal | ~1 g | ~7 g | ~7 g | ~2 g |