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Greek Family Salad
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Greek Family Salad

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Available at Whole Foods
310
Calories
5g
Protein
4g
Sugars
820mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
100
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the refrigerated prepared-salads section or grabbing a ready-made family meal from the deli on a busy weeknight or picnic. It feels fresh and Mediterranean — a wholesome, convenient option that still leans toward indulgence with briny olives and creamy feta. The presence of emulsifiers, powdered cellulose and formulated dressings hints at industrial processing and a packaged, ready-to-eat format rather than single-ingredient whole foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 ea
Servings per Container: 4
Calories310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat26g33%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium820mg36%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars4g
Protein5g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Lettuce, Mediterranean, Viniagrette, (expeller, pressed, sunflower, seed, oil,, red, wine, vinegar,, water,, lemon, juice,, dijon, mustard, [distilled, white, vinegar,, mustard, seed,, water,, salt,, white, wine,, citric, acid,, tartaric, acid,, fruit, pectin,, sugar,, spices],, extra, virgin, olive, oil,, salt,, oregano,, garlic, powder,, rosemary,, thyme,, black, pepper,, xanthan, gum), Tomatoes, Cucumber, Feta, (pasteurized, milk,, cheese, cultures,, salt,, enzymes,, powdered, cellulose, [anti-caking]), Olives, (kalamata, olives,, water,, red, wine, vinegar,, sea, salt,, grape, must), Mediterranean, Olive, Mix, (olives,, water,, red, wine, vinegar,, sea, salt,, spices,, citric, acid), Onion, Pepperoncini, (organic, pepperoncini,, water,, organic, white, wine, vinegar,, sea, salt,, citric, acid), Black, Pepper, Dried, Oregano..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although built from recognizable ingredients (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, feta, olives), the product includes industrial formulations and additives (xanthan gum, powdered cellulose, citric/citric acid, formulated vinaigrette) and is a ready-to-eat packaged meal, consistent with NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Greek Family Salad

The Greek Family Salad is a solid choice if you're looking for something nutritious! With 6 grams of fiber and a good mix of veggies and healthy fats, it can certainly fit into a balanced diet. Just keep in mind that it's not a high-protein option, so if you're looking for muscle-building fuel, you might want to pair it with some grilled chicken or chickpeas.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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$16.99
per package