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Gluten-Free Greek Salad: A Quick Anti-Inflammatory Meal

This gluten-free Greek Salad offers profound health advantages rooted in its whole-food, anti-inflammatory ingredients. The elimination of gluten-containing grains is critical, as glutinous grains cause inflammation that promotes chronic disease progression. [A-2] The extra-virgin olive oil provides natural anti-inflammatory compounds that soothe inflamed cells and support healthy intracellular messaging. [A-2]

 

Recipe for Greek Salad

Servings Prep Time Cook Time Total Time
4 15 Minutes 0 15 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 large organic tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 large organic cucumber, halved and sliced
  • 1 medium organic red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 organic green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup organic Kalamata olives
  • 8 ounces organic feta cheese (or vegan feta made from coconut oil for dairy-free option)
  • 1 cup cooked organic quinoa, cooled (provides complete protein and is naturally gluten-free) [A-4]

Greek Salad Dressing

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (cold-pressed, organic)
  • 1/4 cup fresh organic lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons organic red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves organic garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried organic oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously until emulsified. This dressing provides anti-inflammatory benefits from the olive oil and antimicrobial properties from the garlic and lemon. [A-2]

Nutritional Information

Per Serving

  • Calories: 385
  • Total fat: 28 grams (primarily heart-healthy monounsaturated fats from olive oil)
  • Carbohydrates: 22 grams
  • Dietary fiber: 8 grams
  • Complete protein: 12 grams
  • Sodium: 680 milligrams

The quinoa contributes essential amino acids, making this a rare plant-based complete protein source. [A-4] The olive oil and vegetables deliver significant phytonutrients that support cellular communication and reduce inflammation. [A-2]

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