Whole30 Greek Salad

whole30 greek salad

Whole30 Greek Salad – simple ingredients, quick prep, and huge flavor make this traditional Greek Salad a great choice for your Whole30 menu.  Vegan, Paleo, Keto, and Whole30 approved.

Attention all Greek Salad lovers!  If you’re like me, you can’t get enough of these flavors.  My all-time favorite salad is a big fat Greek Salad, authentic style.  Big chunks of veggies, salty olives, and a tangy, lemony dressing = salad love!

Did you know an authentic Greek Salad doesn’t usually contain any lettuce?  When ordering a Greek Salad in Greece, you’ll find a plate full of tomatoes, olives, red onion, and bell peppers topped with a large chunk of feta.  Sometimes cucumbers and artichokes are involved too, but never lettuce.  For this Whole30 version, I skipped on the feta but went with a traditional recipe of just veggies and a light lemony dressing.  It’s perfect as a main course (just add some chicken!) or a side dish.

On a round of Whole30, it’s so important to include familiar favorite recipes as much as possible.  By just slightly modifying your favorites, you can still have a comforting, tasty meal that is totally compliant.  For me, this salad is so delicious, I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything.

The dressing can be added all at once or kept separate if packaging individual portions for meal prep.  I like to add the dressing and let the salad marinate before serving.  The flavors are amazing!

Whole30 Greek Salad Variations

  • Add a protein (such as grilled chicken) to make it a complete meal.
  • For Meal Prep, portion individual servings into containers, keeping the dressing separate.
  • For non Whole30/Paleo, add some feta!  I’m not usually a cheese fan, but feta is definitely a part of my food freedom 🙂
  • Add sliced red onion or green or red bell peppers.
  • Keep it extra simple by using a store bought dressing instead.  This one from Primal Kitchen is excellent.

 

whole30 greek salad

Whole30 Greek Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Whole30 Greek Salad - simple ingredients, quick prep, and huge flavor make this traditional Greek Salad a great choice for your Whole30 menu. Vegan, Paleo, Keto, and Whole30 approved.

Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups diced English cucumber
  • 1.5 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 1.5 cups chopped orange bell peppers or green bell peppers
  • 1.5 cups chopped artichokes
  • .5 cup kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Combine cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, artichokes, and olives in a large bowl.

  2. Combine remaining ingredients in a small mason jar.  Close lid tightly and shake until combined well.

  3. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss to combine.

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