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Mediterranean Salad

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Mediterranean Salad

Classic Mediterranean ingredients make up this super simple side salad recipe. It's full of vegetables and beans, dressed with a heart-healthy vinaigrette.

Ingredients

Servings  4  

  • 1 medium head lettuce (green leaf, red leaf or romaine), cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 15.5-ounce can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled fat-free or low-fat feta cheese OR
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar OR
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. In a large bowl, gently toss the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, onion, and feta.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic powder, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing to combine.

Nutrition Facts

Mediterranean Salad

CaloriesCalories

142 Per Serving

ProteinProtein

8g Per Serving

FiberFiber

4g Per Serving

Cost Per ServingCost Per Serving

$1.89

Nutrition Facts

Calories 142
Total Fat 5.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.5 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 229 mg
Total Carbohydrate 17 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars 0 g
Protein 8 g

 

Classic Mediterranean ingredients make up this super simple side salad recipe. It's full of vegetables and beans, dressed with a heart-healthy vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts

Mediterranean Salad

CaloriesCalories

142 Per Serving

ProteinProtein

8g Per Serving

FiberFiber

4g Per Serving

Cost Per ServingCost Per Serving

$1.89
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Calories 142
Total Fat 5.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.5 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 229 mg
Total Carbohydrate 17 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars 0 g
Protein 8 g

Ingredients

Servings  4  

  • 1 medium head lettuce (green leaf, red leaf or romaine), cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 15.5-ounce can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled fat-free or low-fat feta cheese OR
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar OR
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. In a large bowl, gently toss the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, onion, and feta.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic powder, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing to combine.

 

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