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Big Fat Greek Salad


From: The Sugar Solution Cookbook

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 min.
With a nod to the heart-healthy cuisine enjoyed by our Mediterranean friends, this robust salad is loaded with monounsaturated fats and fiber.

Ingredients
o 2 Tbs olive oil
o 1 Tbs lemon juice
o 1 Tbs red wine vinegar
o 1/2 tsp dried oregano, crumbled
o 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
o 2 large red tomatoes (1 pound), cut into chunks
o 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
o 2 cups hothouse cucumber chunks
o 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
o 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
o 8 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
o 4 cups torn mixed dark-hued greens, such as escarole and romaine lettuce, or use all romaine
o 4 oz feta cheese, chopped

Directions

• In a large salad bowl, mix the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, and pepper with a fork.
• Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and olives.
• Toss to mix well.
• If you have time, let marinate for 15 minutes.
• Add the greens and feta and toss again.

Thanks Linda, I am going to make this on the weekend.  I love Greek salad, and never think of making it at home.

Yummy looking recipe, Linda.  Thanks for sharing.  I love the idea of marinating the vegetables.  Pam

I LURVE Greek salad!  YUM YUM YUM!


Blessed and Loved,
LP

Just wonderful! Thanks.  JF

I have been eating Greek Salad much this summer...found a light feta cheese...very yummy.  I will have to try this version.

Hi, Julie!  I'm hungry for a good Greek salad like this one.  I also like them with grilled chicken.  Pam