Ethnic: Greek Revival Salad
Source of Recipe
eatingwell.com
Recipe Introduction
This attractive, full-bodied dish celebrates the Greek flavors of feta, black olives and plenty of oregano.
List of Ingredients
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. tomato juice
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 medium head romaine, trimmed, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces (6 cups)
1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
12 cherry tomatoes, sliced and quartered, or 2 larger tomatoes, cored and diced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
8 black olives, such as Kalamata, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 oz.)
Recipe
Chop garlic coarsely. Sprinkle with salt and mash with the side of the knife blade. Place garlic in a small bowl; whisk in tomato juice, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano and pepper. Toss lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes and red onion with the dressing. Scatter olives and feta cheese over the top and serve.
Makes 4 servings
113 CALORIES PER SERVING: 4 G PROTEIN, 7 G FAT, 13 G CARBOHYDRATE; 526 MG SODIUM; 6 MG CHOLESTEROL.
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