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Ingredients
Greek Salad with Feta and Olives
Rinse the cucumber, and remove the stem end. Cut the cucumber into 1/2 cm (approximately 1/4 inch) slices. Rinse, trim, and slice the tomatoes. Peel the onion and cut into thin rings. Rinse and trim the peppers. Slit lengthwise, remove the seeds, and thinly slice. Crumble the feta cheese.
For the dressing, mix the vinegar with salt and pepper in a small bowl.. Gradually incorporate the oil.
Arrange the cucumber, tomato, onion, and peppers on 4 plates. Top with olives, and drizzle with the dressing. Sprinkle with the feta cheese and oregano, and serve.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calorie | 351 cal. | (17 %) | ||
| Protein | 10 g | (10 %) | ||
| Fat | 31 g | (27 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 7 g | (5 %) | ||
| Sugar added | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
| Roughage | 3.3 g | (11 %) |
Healthy, because
Pecorino scores in terms of protein, it helps strengthen our muscles. We also need proteins for the formation of cells, messenger substances and antibodies. Feta is also rich in bone-strengthening calcium. Together with the vegetables, the salad provides plenty of vitamins and secondary plant substances. For example, lycopene from tomatoes protects our body cells from free radicals. The olives and oil bring healthy fats into play, which among other things ensure healthy blood vessels.
Even smarter
For an extra portion of essential oils you can sprinkle the salad with fresh herbs. Whether you prepare the salad for a barbecue party or as a light lunch for taking with you to the office, it always goes down well and can be prepared perfectly. A filled baguette or marinated chicken skewers goes well with the salad.