Diabetes Friendly Recipe – Colorful Mediterranean Greek Salad:

Food Recipe Description: This vibrant and refreshing salad brings together the flavors of the Mediterranean with crisp vegetables, tangy olives, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing. Serving Size: 4 servings Cooking Time: 0 minutes (no cooking required) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Level: Easy Food Recipe Keywords: Greek salad, Mediterranean salad, Colorful salad, Vegetable salad Food Recipe Category: Salad Food Recipe Cuisine: Mediterranean Food Recipe Yield: 4 servings Food Recipe Calories: Approximately 200 calories per serving

Ingredients:

• 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine lettuce, spinach, or arugula)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients.
4. Toss the salad gently to coat all the vegetables with the dressing.
5. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
6. Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes to let the flavors meld together.
7. Serve the Colorful Mediterranean Greek Salad as a refreshing side dish or as a light lunch option.

Enjoy your Colorful Mediterranean Greek Salad!