Fresh and Colorful Greek-Inspired Salad

Bring the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with this vibrant, heart-healthy salad! Packed with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and olives, this dish is a delicious way to nourish your body while supporting metabolic balance. It’s rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and essential nutrients—perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side.

Ingredients – Makes 1 Serving

  • 1 Roma tomato, chopped

  • ¼ green bell pepper, chopped

  • ¼ cucumber, chopped

  • ¼ red onion, chopped

  • ½ cup (80 g) crumbled or cubed feta cheese

  • 5 pitted olives, halved

  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • ½ tsp fresh basil

Instructions

  • Toss the tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, and onion in a bowl.

  • Add feta cheese and olives.

  • Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

  • Sprinkle with fresh basil and gently toss everything together.

Nutrition Highlight: Cucumber

Cucumbers are one of nature’s best kidney cleansers. They act as a natural diuretic, helping reduce bloating from water retention while flushing out debris and stones from the kidneys and bladder. They’re also hydrating and low in calories—perfect for a clean and balanced lifestyle.

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Source: The Metabolic Balance Kitchen by Jane Durst-Pulkys, PhD