I have recently joined a weight loss program. Sorry, I am all willing to do exercises but hardly can compromise with my food. So, I thought of opting for a healthy meal rather than going for a stringent no-carb diet. I am a foodie after all. So, today I opted for the Greek Salad recipe to settle down for lunch. Greek salad calorie count is quite low despite being so tasty. Really. I really felt so light after getting a full-fledged salad lunch. Can’t refrain from sharing this with you. Whether you are on a diet or not, you should try this one. I am sure, you will love it.
Ingredients:
Romaine Lettuce Leaves – 4 or 5 Nos.
Cherry tomatoes – 4 or 5 Nos.
Cucumber- 1 No. (small size)
Onion – No. (Medium size)
Capsicum – 1 No. (Medium size)
Red Bell Peppers – 1 No. (Medium size, optional)
Yellow Bell Peppers – 1 No. (Medium size, optional)
Green olives – 8 Nos.
Black olives – 8 Nos.
Feta cheese – 50 g (chopped)
Ingredients for dressing:-
Dijon mustard paste – 1 Tablespoon
Lemon juice – 1 Tablespoon
Red wine vinegar – ¼ cup
Salt – To taste
Black pepper powder – To taste
Dried oregano – ½ Teaspoon
Olive oil – ¼ cup
Cuts:
Romaine lettuce leaves – Torn into pieces (tear by hand)
Cherry Tomatoes – Cut into halves
Cucumber – Cut into cubes
Onion – Cut into slices
Capsicum and bell peppers – Cut into juliennes
Green and black olives – Pitted
Procedure:
Bring out a big bowl. Layer it with lettuce, then followed by cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onions, capsicum, bell peppers, olives, and feta cheese. Now add dressing. Give it a nice mix.
Serve it instantly. No refrigeration. No storing. From the plate, straight to mouth. Savor the taste.
Dressing procedure:
Take a glass bottle. Why glass bottle? Because glass is a non-reactor to any of the ingredients. The more stable, the better result. Pour everything (the dressing ingredient) into it. Give it a shake. Shake. Shake.
Voila! The dressing is ready.
Nutritional value of Greek salad recipe (per serving)
| Calories | 116 (6% of the Daily Value) |
| Protein | 2.2 g (4% of the Daily Value) |
| Carbohydrates | 5.7 g (2% of the Daily Value) |
| Fiber | 2.1 g (8% of the Daily Value) |
| Fat | 5 g (8% of the Daily Value) |
| Vitamin A | 469.4 mcg (10% of the Daily Value) |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1 mg (10% of the Daily Value) |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.2 mg (2% of the Daily Value) |
| Vitamin C | 13.6 mg (34% of the Daily Value) |
| Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) | 28.8 mcg (14% of the Daily Value) |
| Calcium | 26.5 mg (4% of the Daily Value) |
| Sodium | 7 mg (0% of the Daily Value) |
| Potassium | 109.5 mg (2% of the Daily Value) |
| Phosphorous | 24.5 mg (4% of the Daily Value) |
| Iron | 0.5 mg (2% of the Daily Value) |
| Magnesium | 12.4 mg (4% of the Daily Value) |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg (2% of the Daily Value) |
Conclusion:
As you can see in the chart Greek salad calorie count is quite low, and it’s beneficial for those who are on their journey to weight loss. Well, not only for diet programmers, if anyone wants to go with a light salad and yet doesn’t want to miss any good taste, Greek salad recipe is a sure shot go. So many of nutrients, yet so little effort, and you get to have a bubble burst of taste because of the dressing. Say cheers to the good health.
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