Mediterranean Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing
If you’re searching for a vibrant and refreshing dish, this Mediterranean Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing will be your new go-to! Bursting with fresh ingredients like marinated artichokes, juicy grape tomatoes, and a flavorful mix of olives, this salad is not just visually appealing but also packed with nutrition. The creamy feta dressing ties everything together beautifully, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, this salad is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy healthy meals without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 c. organic baby spinach
- 2 c. organic mixed leafy greens (including kale & chard)
- 1/2 c. quartered marinated artichoke hearts
- 4 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese marinated with extra virgin olive oil & fresh basil
- 4 oz. olives jubilee (including Calamata, Nicoise, Picholine, & Amfissa)
- 1 c. organic grape tomatoes
- 1/2 c. pepperocini
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 c. water
- 1/3 c. yellow onion
- 1–3 garlic cloves (depending on your taste)
- 1/4 c. feta cheese
- 4 tbsp. canola oil
- 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, layer the organic baby spinach, mixed leafy greens, marinated artichoke hearts, fresh mozzarella, olives jubilee, grape tomatoes, pepperoncini, and thinly sliced red onion.
- To make the creamy dressing, blend water, yellow onion, garlic cloves, feta cheese, canola oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Adjust dressing to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg