Anti-Inflammatory Classic Greek Salad

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 2 large cucumbers, sliced
• 3 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• ¾ cup Kalamata olives
• 200 g (7 oz) feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped (optional)

For the Anti-Inflammatory Dressing

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables

1. Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold water.
2. Slice the cucumbers into rounds, cut the tomatoes into wedges, slice the bell peppers into thin strips, and thinly slice the red onion.
3. Chop the parsley and mint if using.
4. Intensity Level: Low
5. Time: 10 minutes

Step 2: Make the Dressing

1. In a small bowl or jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, turmeric, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, black pepper, and sea salt.
2. Whisk or shake well until the dressing is smooth and fully combined.
3. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
4. Intensity Level: Low
5. Time: 5 minutes

Step 3: Assemble the Salad

1. In a large serving bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, olives, parsley, and mint.
2. Pour the dressing evenly over the vegetables and gently toss until everything is lightly coated.
3. Fold in the feta cheese carefully to keep the cubes intact.
4. Intensity Level: Low
5. Time: 5 minutes

Step 4: Chill (Optional)

1. For even better flavor, refrigerate the salad for 15 minutes before serving.
2. This allows the vegetables to absorb the dressing while remaining crisp and refreshing.
3. Intensity Level: Low
4. Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 245 · Protein: 8 g · Fat: 19 g · Carbohydrates: 11 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 6 g · Sodium: 520 mg