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Fresh Low-Carb Zucchini Noodle Greek Salad Recipe Easy and Healthy

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A fresh, low-carb Greek salad featuring spiralized zucchini noodles, tangy feta, briny olives, and a bright lemon-oregano dressing. Perfect for a light, healthy meal or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and trim the zucchinis. Using a spiralizer, create noodles and place them in a salad spinner or colander. Spin or let drain for 5-10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the cucumber. Soak onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes if a milder flavor is desired, then drain.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Transfer zucchini noodles to a large mixing bowl. Add cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and Kalamata olives. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Crumble feta cheese over the salad and fold in carefully to avoid breaking the chunks.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together just before serving to keep noodles crisp.
  7. Taste and add extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

To avoid soggy salad, drain zucchini noodles well using a salad spinner or by squeezing with a towel. Dress salad just before serving. For meal prep, keep dressing separate until ready to eat. Variations include adding grilled protein, swapping herbs, or using dairy-free feta alternatives.

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