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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