Gluten-Free Cretan Salad

Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Gluten-Free Cretan Salad is a vibrant, wholesome twist on a classic Greek favorite. Featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crunchy red bell peppers, and bold red onions, this recipe combines fresh vegetables with the earthy richness of Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese. The addition of gluten-free rusks offers a pleasing crunch while keeping this salad suitable for gluten-sensitive diets. Drizzled with a zesty dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic dried oregano, this dish captures the essence of Crete’s sun-kissed cuisine. Ready in just 20 minutes and garnished with fresh parsley, this gluten-free delight is perfect as a healthy appetizer, side dish, or light meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium Cucumber
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Bell pepper, red
• 4 pieces Gluten-free rusks
• 100 grams Feta cheese, crumbled
• 10 pieces Olives, preferably Kalamata
• 60 ml Olive oil
• 30 ml Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables. Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion and chop the red bell pepper into strips.

Step 2

Place the gluten-free rusks in a bowl and sprinkle them with a little water to slightly soften, taking care not to get them too soggy.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, and olives.

Step 4

Add the softened gluten-free rusks to the vegetable mixture.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is well-coated.

Step 7

Add the crumbled feta cheese and gently mix again.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top as a garnish.

Step 9

Serve immediately or let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your gluten-free Cretan salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1004.7 grams (1004.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1471

Total Fat 93.50g	120%
Saturated Fat 25.80g	129%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.70g
Cholesterol 83mg	28%
Sodium 3168mg	138%
Total Carbohydrate 129.50g	47%
Dietary Fiber 14.00g	50%
Total Sugars 24.80g
Protein 28.20g	56%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 688mg	53%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 1561mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.2%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 35.2%