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Israeli Salad with Feta Cheese and Mint
A Mediterranean twist on classic Israeli salad with sweet bell peppers and fresh mint, topped with feta cheese and dressed with olive oil, lemon, and a touch of cinnamon.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 126 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 pound Persian cucumbers, diced
- 1 pound ripe red tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced vegetables and chopped mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and cinnamon.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss until well combined.
- Pour half of the crumbled feta into the salad bowl and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle the remaining feta over the top of the salad. Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
360mg
(15%)
Potassium
314mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1225IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
58.7mg
(65%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1225IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 58.7mg | 65% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.