Yummy Greek Salad
Who said Salad is boring? This recipe for Greek salad is not only tasty, flavorful and colorful, but it is also wholesome. I also have a few tasty variations from the norm – garbanzo beans and artichoke hearts. Garbanzo beans (Chick Peas) equalizes the ingredients, while the artichoke hearts adds a gourmet character to it! But it is very easy to make, and a must item for diet conscious, health conscious or taste conscious people! Enjoy!
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Yummy Greek Salad
Print recipe| Serves | 2 - 4 |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 5 minutes |
| Total time | 10 minutes |
| Dietary | Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Lunch, Salad |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Serve Cold |
| Region | Greek |
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine Lettuce (torn into bite-size pieces)
- 2 Tomatoes (coarsely chopped)
- 1 Cucumber (European, tender and almost seedless variety, sliced or coarsely chopped)
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup Kalamata Black Olives (ripe, pitted, whole or sliced into two)
- 1 Medium Red Onion (cut into thin rings)
- 1 Small Green Bell Pepper (cut into thin rings)
- 1 cup Garbanzo beans (Chick Peas, canned)
- 4 Pepperoncini Peppers (whole)
- 4 - 6 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
- 1 - 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (ground)
- 2 - 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup Feta Cheese (cubed or crumbled)
Optional
- 1/2 teaspoon Basil Leaves
- 1/2 cup Parsley (Fresh sprigs)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced, crushed)
- 1 cup Artichoke Hearts (canned, cut into bite-size pieces)
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| When ready to serve, place the vegetables including the artichoke hearts in a large salad bowl. Add the chick peas, pepperoncinis and olives too. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Whisk together the rest of the ingredients (except Feta cheese) in a bowl and make the salad dressing. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Pour the whisked salad dressing over the contents of the salad bowl. Gently toss the contents with salad spoons. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Add the Feta cheese. Toss around the contents once again until they are mixed well. The dressing should be evenly distributed. | |
| Step 5 | |
| After adding the dressing, serve immediately. Serve fresh and crisp. | |
