Classic Greek Salad
Enjoy the wonderful flavours of Greece in one colorful bowl! Packed with fresh vegetables and healthy fats, this Mediterranean wonder is a quick, easy and delicious way to get essential nutrients into your diet.
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers
- 2 bell peppers
- 1⁄2 small red onion
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1⁄2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1⁄2 cup crumbled low-fat feta cheese
- 1⁄4 cup Greek Dressing or Balsamic Vinaigrette, prepared
- 2 tbsp Greek Dressing Mix
- 3⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Mix
- 3⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Preparation
- Coarsely chop cucumbers, peppers, and onion. Cut tomatoes in half. Place in a large bowl; add olives and cheese.
- In a Cruet, combine dressing mix with oil and red wine vinegar. Shake to mix.
- Pour dressing over veggies; gently stir to mix. Serve immediately.
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Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 280, Fat 19 g (Saturated 4 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g (Fiber 4 g, Sugars 8 g), Protein 8 g.
Tips
Pour dressing in the bottom of a salad bowl. Add prepared salad. Cover with a damp cloth and refrigerate up to 3 hours. Toss just before serving.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 4 oz (113 g) lean protein and 1 pita.