Mediterranean Shepherd’s Salad

The Mediterranean Shepherd’s Salad is one of the most refreshing and best known Mediterranean salads, appearing most often as a highlight on the Mezze table typical in North Africa, Turkey and Greece.

Packed full of goodness from the salad vegetables, we have a veritable array of antioxidants from beta carotene and lycopene in the tomatoes to anti-inflammatory lignan polyphenols and quercetin in the cucumber and onions and of course a healthy dose of vitamin C to top it all off.

The foundation of the Mediterranean diet lies in the healthy monounsaturated fatty acids found in extra virgin cold-pressed olive oil. These alone are thought to reduce the risk of inflammation, heart disease, cancer and insulin resistance.