Best Easy Mediterranean Salad Recipes

EASY MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD

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This salad is an incorporation of a variety of Mediterranean ingredients with a light lemon sauce to bind it all together. Feel free to substitute ingredients for a more customized salad. Due to many ingredients I've listed having a naturally salty flavor, I've refrained from the addition of salt.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

½ cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 ½ teaspoons lemon-infused olive oil
¼ cup sliced black olives
¼ cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
¼ cup canned chickpeas
¼ cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons ricotta salata cheese, crumbled or shaved

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well.
Toss orzo with lemon-infused olive oil. Add olives, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, pine nuts, and ricotta salata. Toss to combine. Refrigerate to chill and allow flavors to build.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 255.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

EASY MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD

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This is great for any picnic, potluck or barbecue. You can make the dressing up to 3 days before and put the salad together the day before you intend to serve it. Add chicken, steak, lamb or seafood for a whole meal salad! Prep time includes minimum refrigeration

Provided by TishT

Categories Cheese

Time 6h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 lb shell pasta, cooked al dente, drained well, and tossed with 2 tbs olive oil
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
1 (4 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and cut into quarters
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope tomato basil soup mix
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, toss together the pasta, onion, cucumber, bell peppers, celery, olives, and artichoke hearts.
Refrigerate the salad up to 24 hours In a medium glass mixing bowl, whisk together the oils, vinegar, soup mix, black pepper, basil, parsley, and feta until well blended.
Pour 1 cup of the dressing over the salad and toss Refrigerate the salad for at least 6 hours.
When ready to serve, toss the salad with the remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 353.1, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 11.3

EASY MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP SALAD WITH FETA

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Categories Leafy Green Shellfish No-Cook Low Carb

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 (5 oz) bags of Spring Mix Salad Blend (or greens of choice)
1 lb. pre-cooked and shelled shrimp
1/4 lb. Feta cheese or goat cheese, crumbled
1/8 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons capers (optional)
balsamic vinagrette, purchased
salt & pepper to taste
1 lemon cut into wedges

Steps:

Place all ingredients except vinagrette into serving bowl. Place a wedge of lemon at side of four individual bowls or plates. Toss salad in large bowl and pass along with dressing to each guest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

EASY MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

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White tuna, tomatoes and black olives spooned over crisp salad greens make the perfect salad to pair with almost any main dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 can (5 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
2 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
2 cups lightly packed torn salad greens
1 tomato, cut into wedges
10 pitted black olives

Steps:

Mix tuna and dressing.
Spoon over salad greens on 2 salad plates.
Surround with tomatoes and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g