Spiralized Greek Style Salad

Name: Spiralized Greek Style Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini (spiralized); 1 english cucumber (spiralized); 3 large (ripe tomatoes, chopped); 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced); 1 bell pepper (seeds removed, sliced {I used red, yellow and green}); 1 cup kalamata olives; 5 ounces feta in brine (drained, chopped); 1/4 cup pepperoncinis {whole or chopped}; 1 lemon (juiced {about 2 Tablespoons}); 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley (chopped); Green onion (chopped)

Spiralized Greek Style Salad will help you escape to the islands of Greece with fresh Greek flavors. Cucumbers and zucchini noodles add a fun twist to a classic Greek salad paired with creamy feta and topped with a light dressing.

Prep20 min
Total20 min
Makes6 servings
Calories220

Ingredients

6 servings

1 medium zucchini (spiralized)
1 english cucumber (spiralized)
3 large (ripe tomatoes, chopped)
1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
1 bell pepper (seeds removed, sliced {I used red, yellow and green})
1 cup kalamata olives
5 ounces feta in brine (drained, chopped)
1/4 cup pepperoncinis {whole or chopped}

For the dressing:

1 lemon (juiced {about 2 Tablespoons})
3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:

Fresh parsley (chopped)
Green onion (chopped)

Method

1
Spiralize your zucchini and cucumber and lay them in a single layer on a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and let the moisture come out. After 15 minute pat dry.
2
Place the zucchini and cucumber in a large salad bowl. Top with the tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese and pepperoncinis.
3
In a mason jar or a salad dressing container combine the lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano and stir or shake to combine. Pour over the salad and gently toss. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and green onion.

Notes

This salad really doesn't hold up well as leftovers unless you keep the spiralized vegetables separate. I noticed that they add too much water to the salad as they sit overnight. I would also only use the dressing as you eat the salad otherwise the ingredients will get soggy. You can add a variety of other ingredients including chickpeas or white beans, seeds and nuts and any vegetable you like. I like to add grilled chicken or a piece of salmon for a full meal.