Mediterranean-Inspired Salad
Mediterranean-Inspired Salad
Super Simple Mediterranean Salad Recipe
This Mediterranean salad recipe is perfect for satisfying hunger pangs during a diet or for a light, refreshing meal. It’s packed with fresh ingredients and a delightful dressing.
Main Ingredients- 1 cucumber
- 1 tomato
- A handful of frozen mango (approx. 100g)
Refreshing Dressing- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp allulose or stevia (sweetness adjustable)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 pinch of salt
- A dash of black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp allulose or stevia (sweetness adjustable)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 pinch of salt
- A dash of black pepper (freshly cracked)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the fresh ingredients for your salad. Wash the cucumber and tomato thoroughly.
Step 2
Slice the cucumber into half-moon shapes, about 0.5cm thick. Slicing them to a moderate thickness will ensure a pleasant texture.
Step 3
Remove the stem from the tomato and cut it into bite-sized cubes. Using a ripe tomato will enhance the flavor.
Step 4
Now, let’s make a delicious dressing! In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Add 1 tablespoon of allulose (or stevia) for a touch of sweetness.
Step 5
For added flavor, whisk in 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, a pinch of salt for seasoning, and a dash of freshly cracked black pepper. Whisk everything together with a whisk or fork until well emulsified to create your flavorful dressing.
Step 6
Place the prepared cucumber, tomato, and frozen mango into a large salad bowl. You don’t need to thaw the frozen mango beforehand; using it directly will add a cool texture and sweetness to your salad.
Step 7
Pour the freshly made dressing evenly over the salad. Feel free to adjust the amount of dressing to your preference.
Step 8
Gently toss the salad ingredients to combine them with the dressing. Be careful not to mash the mango. A light toss is all that’s needed to coat everything evenly.
Step 9
Your fresh and vibrant Mediterranean-inspired salad is ready! Enjoy this visually appealing and delicious salad for a healthy meal.
