I’m so excited about the health benefits of this dish, but first I have to assure you that THIS SALAD IS DELICIOUS. I could eat this as a standalone meal–bowls on bowls on bowls of this salad.
I highly recommending adding in low-carb veggies that are in season to make this even more nutrient-dense and colorful. Radishes were only .39 a bag today (how many things cost 39 cents?), so I threw these in.
One serving of this salad will provide approximately 335 calories with 6.5 grams of total carbs, 29 grams of fat, and 8 grams of protein. You will also get an onslaught of healthy monounsaturated fats, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Here’s the breakdown:
| Ingredients | Calories (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Protein (g) | Nutritional Punch |
| Romaine Lettuce, 1/2 head | 13 | <1.5g | 0 | 0 | High in fiber, V&M |
| Pepperoncini peppers, 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | High in V&M and capsaicin |
| Roma tomato, 1/8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | High in V&M + lycopene, a powerful antioxidant |
| Red bell pepper, 1/8 | 4 | <1 | 0 | 0 | V&M + carotenoids, great for eye health |
| Red onion, 1/16 | 2 | <1 | 0 | 0 | High in sulfur, promotes detoxification |
| Kalamata olives, 5 | 45 | 2 | 4 | 0 | V&M and protective monounsaturated fat |
| Feta cheese, 1 oz | 74 | 1 | 6 | 4 | High in B vitamins and calcium |
*V&M = vitamin and minerals.
| Ingredients | Calories | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Protein (g) | Nutritional Punch |
Extra virgin olive oil, 1 Tbsp | 126 | 0 | 14 | 0 | High in monounsaturated fats |
| Lemon juice, 1 tsp | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Aids in digestion |
| Cheese, 0.5 oz. | 60 | 0 | 5 | 3.5 | High in protein and calcium |
The Dressing:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp rosemary
- 4 oz. grated cheese
- 2 ⅔ Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ c EVOO
- Salt and Pepper
Add ingredients to a jar and shake vigorously to combine. Makes approximately 8 servings. Keep refrigerated.
The Salad
- 4 heads romaine lettuce, torn into 1-inch chunks
- 16 pickled pepperoncini peppers
- 1 Roma tomato
- 2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced
- 40 Kalamata olives
- 1/2 c crumbled feta cheese
Wash and prep ingredients. Add to bowl and toss with 1 serving of The Dressing. Enjoy within 3 days for maximum freshness! 🙂