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Greek Salad
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Greek Salad

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Available at Whole Foods
450
Calories
9g
Protein
6g
Sugars
1390mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
100
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the refrigerated grab-and-go or deli case at Whole Foods as an easy Mediterranean-style side or light meal for a quick lunch or picnic. It feels bright and wholesome with salty feta and briny olives, but the uniform creamy vinaigrette and preserved components give it a convenient, slightly indulgent vibe. The inclusion of industrial additives and packaged dressings suggests a product engineered for texture and shelf-stability rather than a purely home-made salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 ea
Servings per Container: 1
Calories450
% Daily Value*
Total Fat39g50%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium1390mg60%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars6g
Protein9g
* 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, Tomato, Mediterranean, Vinaigrette, (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), Feta, (pasteurized, milk,, cheese, cultures,, salt,, enzymes,, powdered, cellulose, [anti-caking]), Cucumber, Kalamata, Olives, (kalamata, olives,, water,, red, wine, vinegar,, sea, salt,, grape, must), Mediterranean, Olive, Mix, (olives,, water,, red, wine, vinegar,, sea, salt,, spices,, citric, acid), Pepperoncini, (peppers,, water,, organic, distilled, vinegar,, salt,, citric, acid,, turmeric,, rosemary, extract), Red, Onion, 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, the salad includes industrial additives and processed components (xanthan gum, powdered cellulose anti-caking, preserved olives/peppers, packaged vinaigrette) and is a ready-to-eat formulated product, which aligns with NOVA 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Greek Salad

The Greek Salad is a pretty solid choice if you're looking for something fresh and flavorful. With 5 grams of dietary fiber and a good mix of veggies, it offers a nice balance of nutrients. However, keep in mind that it has a higher sodium content, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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$8.99
per package