Description
This Healthy Greek Zucchini Salad with Feta is a refreshing and nutritious dish featuring fresh zucchini, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese, all tossed in a vibrant lemon dressing. Perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare, it’s a wonderful way to enjoy summer flavors while promoting healthy eating.
Ingredients
3–4 medium Zucchini, sliced into half-moons or ribbons
1 large English Cucumber, sliced
1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved
1/2 small Red Onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata Olives, pitted and halved
1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Sea Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Zucchini: Wash and slice zucchini into thin half-moons
- Chop the Vegetables: Slice the cucumber and halved the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onio
- Add the Aromatics: Toss in the Kalamata olives, and add herbs if desired
- Whisk the Dressing: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl
- Combine and Toss: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat
- Add the Finishing Touch: Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese
- Chill and Serve: Let the salad sit in the refrigerator to meld the flavors if desired
Notes
Using fresh lemon juice is recommended over bottled juice.
Salt zucchini slices beforehand to reduce moisture if using large ones.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg