Mediterranean Diet Broccoli Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this fresh and flavorful Mediterranean Diet Broccoli Salad, a perfect fusion of crisp vegetables and tangy Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. This vibrant dish features tender, lightly steamed broccoli florets tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and briny kalamata olives, all brought together with a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and aromatic garlic. Sprinkled with creamy crumbled feta cheese and a hint of oregano, this salad is a nutrient-packed powerhouse that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy broccoli salad is ideal as a side dish, a light lunch, or a make-ahead meal for busy days. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing, Mediterranean-inspired treat that’s healthy, flavorful, and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Steam the broccoli florets for about 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender but still crisp. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and maintain their vibrant color. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Quarter the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into half-moons. Thinly slice the red onion and halve the kalamata olives.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and kalamata olives.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined to form the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat everything evenly.

Step 6

Add the crumbled feta cheese to the salad and give it another gentle toss to incorporate the cheese without breaking it apart too much.

Step 7

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1331 grams (1331.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1179

Total Fat 98.70g	127%
Saturated Fat 27.40g	137%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 4457mg	194%
Total Carbohydrate 60.10g	22%
Dietary Fiber 18.20g	65%
Total Sugars 20.10g
Protein 36.40g	73%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 934mg	72%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 1272mg	27%

*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: 69.7%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 18.9%