Keywords: prevent diabetes, prevent cardiovascular disease, anti-inflammatory, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, peanut-free, quick, healthy, Mediterranean
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Equipment: cutting board, chopping knife, small bowl or cup, salad bowl, salad fork or spoon
Ingredients:
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
- ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 16 kalamata olives
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Chop 1 head of romaine lettuce and 1 large yellow bell pepper, and slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Add the chopped romaine and bell pepper, along with the sliced cherry tomatoes, to a large salad bowl and top with about 16 kalamata olives.
- Add 5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a small bowl or cup on the side. Add salt and pepper to your liking and mix together.
- Pour salad dressing onto the salad and mix with a salad fork or spoon.
Variations:
- Add any additional vegetables based on preference.
- Serve as a side to a main dish or add in a protein such as chicken or salmon to make this a more filling meal.
- Pairs well with the baked salmon with lemon, garlic, and dill recipe.
Notes:
- Keeps for 2 days refrigerated.
- Store in a sealed container with the dressing in a separate sealed container.
- Mix in the dressing with salad right before serving.
Nutrition Notes:
- This salad packs fiber and vitamins from the veggies and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats from the kalamata olives and olive oil.
Savings Tip:
- Buying romaine, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes in large packs can help reduce the cost. These veggies can easily be used in other salads and veggie dishes.
Nutrition Facts:
Total Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1/4 salad
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
| Calories: 240 calories | 12% |
| Total Fat: 22 g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat: 3 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol: 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 242 mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrates: 10 g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber: 6 g | 22% |
| Added Sugar: 0 g | 0% |
| Protein: 3 g | 5% |
| Vitamin D: 0 IU | 0% |
| Calcium: 60 mg | 6% |
| Iron: 2 mg | 11% |
| Potassium: 545 mg | 16% |