15-Minute Mediterranean Parsley Salad Recipe
Skip the lettuce and try this parsley salad that takes just 15 minutes to put together and is packed with Mediterranean flare. It's a delicious and refreshing summer staple topped with sweet tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. It's sure to be a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups parsley stems removed, Italian flat leaf, leaves only
- 1 cup cucumber sliced
- 1 cup tomato chopped
- ½ cup red onion sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese cubed
Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 60 mL
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice 30 mL
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Prep Salad: Wash and cut all Salad ingredients, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Dressing: Whisk together all Dressing ingredients.
- Toss: Drizzle dressing over salad then gently toss together.
Notes
- Best to store dressing and salad separately if making ahead, although the parsley stands up better to storage than most other salads! Will keep in the fridge for about 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.6g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15.1g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 516mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 6% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.