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Big Fat Greek Salad

Big Fat Greek Salad

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With a nod to the heart-healthy cuisine enjoyed by our Mediterranean friends, this robust salad is loaded with monounsaturated fats and fiber.

Preparation facts

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 Tbs olive oil

1 Tbs lemon juice

1 Tbs red wine vinegar

1/2 tsp dried oregano, crumbled

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

2 large red tomatoes (1 pound), cut into chunks

1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained

2 cups hothouse cucumber chunks

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

8 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

4 cups torn mixed dark-hued greens, such as escarole and romaine lettuce, or use all romaine

4 oz feta cheese, chopped

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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.

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Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 338
Calories from Fat 148 (44%)
% Daily Value*
25%Total Fat 16g
8%Cholesterol 25mg
29%Sodium 690mg
11%Total Carbohydrate 34g
32%Dietary Fiber 8g
24%Protein 12g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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