Mediterranean Chopped Salad
Ingredients
The salad
-
6
cups
romaine lettuce, chopped
-
3
mini cucumbers
or 1 English cucumber, peeled and chopped
-
1
pint
grape tomatoes, chopped
-
1
teaspoon
salt, for the cucumbers and tomatoes
-
1
15 oz can
chickpeas, drained and rinsed
-
½
cup
Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
-
½
cup
red onion, chopped
-
¼
cup
fresh parsley, finely chopped
-
¼
cup
feta cheese, crumbled
The dressing
-
3
tablespoons
olive oil
-
3
tablespoons
red wine vinegar
-
1
tablespoon
fresh lemon juice
-
1
clove
garlic, minced
-
½
teaspoon
dried oregano
-
to taste
salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives, fresh parsley, and romaine lettuce, then set aside.
- Place the chopped cucumbers and tomatoes in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let them drain for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- While the cucumbers and tomatoes are draining, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and dried oregano in a bowl until emulsified.
- Transfer the drained cucumbers and tomatoes to a large bowl and add chickpeas, red onion, olives, and fresh parsley. Toss with the dressing and let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Add the romaine lettuce and feta cheese to the bowl, tossing to combine. Season with salt and black pepper as needed, then serve.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
206
Total fat
10.3g
Total carbohydrates
24.5g
Total protein
5.9g
Sodium
563.4mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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