Crisp lettuce and cucumbers, sweet juicy tomatoes, crunchy red onions, olives, feta cheese, and the most delicious, tangy dressing, this light Greek salad is the perfect meal on a hot summer day! Ready in under 5 minutes and less than 50 calories , this salad makes the perfect side dish for you or a crowd, or add your favorite protein for a delicious and light meal!
Sometimes you just need a light, delicious meal especially on a hot spring or summer day and this Greek Salad fits the bill perfectly! Light, easy to make, but packed with flavor this salad will be perfect for an easy lunch or weeknight meal. It works great as a side item and as an entree salad as well! I love eating a huge serving of this Greek salad for lunch with Greek Chicken Bites, Balsamic Grilled Chicken or some easy air fried Salmon. It is hits the spot every time!
This salad would also be the perfect side dish to bring to your next cookout, dinner, or get together. I have found that Greek salad is one of people’s favorites! It holds up well in the fridge for a few days when you wait to put the dressing on, so it’s also great to prep in advance for easy lunches all week. Add your favorite salad dressing or one from the blog – LOVE the light Greek dressing and Light balsamic dressing with this one!) and this light salad will leave you feeling satisfied but comfortable.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS GREEK SALAD RECIPE
- Extremely light, less than 50 calories!
- It’s so light, crisp and flavorful!
- The perfect side dish for you or a crowd.
- So simple and ready in less than 5 minutes!
- Just add your favorite protein for a macro-balanced entree meal!
INGREDIENTS
- Lettuce – Romaine gives a delicious and traditional crunch, but feel free to use your favorite!
- Vegetables – cherry tomatoes, red onions, cucumber and bell pepper!
- Cheese – I used fat-free Feta for a macro-friendly option but use whatever you have, or omit cheese for dairy-free!
- Olives – I always use pitted Kalamata olives for ease!
HOW TO MAKE THIS EASY GREEK SALAD RECIPE
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and toss to combine.
If serving immediately for a crowd, toss with salad dressing. If planning to eat the salad the next few days or to make it last longer, store dressing separately and add when ready to eat.
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Easy Greek Salad
Crisp lettuce and cucumbers, sweet juicy tomatoes, crunchy red onions, olives, feta cheese, and the most delicious, tangy dressing, this light Greek salad is the perfect meal on a hot summer day! Ready in under 5 minutes and less than 50 calories , this salad makes the perfect side dish for you or a crowd, or add your favorite protein for a delicious and light meal!
Ingredients
- 6 cups romaine, chopped (270g)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (149g)
- 1 cup red onions or pickled red onions, thinly sliced (100g)
- 1 medium cucumber, quartered (180g)
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced (150g)
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, halved (45g)
- 1/2 cup fat free feta (56g)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and toss to combine.
- Add Light Greek Dressing (or your favorite salad dressing) when ready to serve.
Notes
If serving immediately for a crowd, toss with salad dressing. If planning to eat the salad the next few days or to make it last longer, store dressing separately and add when ready to eat.
I suggest my Light Greek Salad dressing but any dressing of your choice will work!
MFP Entry: LFF Greek Salad
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
119gAmount Per Serving: Calories: 43Total Fat: 1.6gSaturated Fat: 0gCarbohydrates: 4.6gFiber: 1.2gSugar: 1.7gProtein: 2.4g
