It’s easy to go to the store, buy a bag of lettuce, throw in a few veggies, douse with store-bought salad dressing, and call it complete. In a pinch, this works to get a serving of vegetables on the table. But if you want to wow your family and friends, pick up a variety of fresh vegetables and lettuces. Whisk up a homemade salad dressing with natural ingredients, and create an incredible salad with a huge burst of flavor and color. The chickpeas and feta in this salad increase the protein, and olives help keep you full with heart-healthy fats. Serve with some crusty whole grain bread for a light summer meal.
PREP TIME
15 Min
SERVINGS
6
DIFFICULTY
Easy
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 hearts of romaine lettuce or any variety of your favorite green lettuce
- 1 chopped bell pepper — about 1 cup
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 cup bite-sized pieces of cucumber
- 1 cup low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Greek Salad Dressing
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Place lettuce in a large bowl. Layer the veggies, chickpeas, olives, and feta cheese over the top.
- Combine all ingredients for salad dressing and slowly whisk together. Or put all ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake until ingredients are well mixed.
- When ready to eat, drizzle dressing over the top and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 | Calories: 202 | Total fat: 14g | Saturated fat: 3g | Sodium: 321mg | Total carbohydrate: 13g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 5g | Calcium: 97mg
Recipe provided by Michelle Eaton, MS, RD, ThedaCare; adapted from original recipe courtesy of cleanandelicious.com.
