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Greek Salad

plate of Greek Salad
Makes: 6 servings

While feta cheese is the star of any Greek salad, this recipe contains all of the must-have ingredients for a classic salad that is sure to please.

Ingredients

  • 6 romaine lettuces leaves, torn into 1 1/2-inch pieces (Or more if desired)
  • 1 medium cucumber (peeled and sliced)
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped (Can also use cherry tomatoes)
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil of choice)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt (optional 1/2 teaspoon, to taste)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, and cheese in large serving bowl. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, oregano, and salt in small bowl.
  3. Pour over lettuce mixture; toss until coated. Serve immediately.

Notes

Source:

Healthy Recipes, Adapted from Easy Greek Salad
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 82
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 7 mg
Sodium 101 mg
Carbohydrates 4 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 60 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 159 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 82
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 7 mg
Carbohydrates 4 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 60 mg
Potassium 159 mg
Sodium 101 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 12 mg
Phosphorus 50 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 67 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 7 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 27 mcg
Folate 16 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 8 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Vegetables 1/2 cups
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