“Dive into the essence of Mediterranean cuisine with our Quick Mediterranean Salad. This refreshing mix combines crisp lettuce, crunchy cucumber, protein-rich kidney beans, and a tangy hummus dressing, all sprinkled with aromatic oregano. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the perfect, healthy addition to any meal or a delightful light lunch on its own.
Recipe Breakdown:
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded red leaf lettuce (28 grams)
- 1/4 cucumber with peel, sliced (75.3 grams)
- 1/4 cup red kidney beans, canned and drained (64 grams)
- 1 tbsp commercial hummus (15 grams)
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar (14.9 grams)
- 1 tbsp dried oregano leaves (3 grams)
Directions:
Step 1:
- Chop the lettuce and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Drain the kidney beans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hummus, red wine vinegar, and oregano to create the dressing.
- In a serving bowl, toss the lettuce, cucumber, and kidney beans together.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss again to ensure an even coating.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant Mediterranean Salad!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 103
- Carbs: 17g
- Fat: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Fiber: 6g
- Net Carbs: 11g
- Sodium: 231mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
This Mediterranean Salad is a testament to the power of simple ingredients coming together to create a dish that’s both nourishing and bursting with flavor.
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