Best Greek Salad
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Best Greek Salad
Description
The Best Greek Salad assembles a colorful mix of cherry tomato halves, diced bell peppers, and sliced Persian cucumbers providing a crisp, juicy base. Tangy Nicoise olives and thinly sliced red onion add depth and savory notes. Cannellini beans contribute a creamy texture and extra protein, while diced feta cheese offers salty richness. Microgreens or baby arugula can be added for mild bitterness and freshness.
All ingredients are arranged separately on a large platter or bowl to preserve their individual textures and colors, with a dressing drizzled just before serving to prevent sogginess. The dressing, referenced as Zoe's Copycat Dressing, complements the ingredients to tie the flavors together without overpowering the vegetables.
This salad is versatile, suitable as a side dish or a light main when combined with beans and cheese. Serving extra dressing at the table allows diners to customize their portions. Following the referenced Café Tips and dressing recipe will help ensure optimal flavor balance and nutrition profile.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- 3 Persian mini cucumbers or 1 large seedless cucumber
- 1 bell pepper diced, large
- ½ cup nicoise olives pitted, or Kalamata olives
- ½ red onion thinly sliced, medium
- 1 cup cannellini beans rinsed and drained, canned
- ½ cup feta cheese diced
- 1 cup microgreens optional, or baby arugula
- ½ cup pearl pasta or Israeli couscous cooked according to package directions, dry
- Zoe's Copycat Dressing
Instructions
- Arrange ingredients separately on a serving platter (or bowl). Drizzle with dressing just before serving and toss gently.
- Serve extra dressing at the table.
Notes
- Arrange salad ingredients separately to maintain freshness and allow guests to pick preferred quantities.
- Drizzle dressing just before serving to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
- Serve extra dressing at the table for personalized use.
- Refer to the associated Café Tips for detailed instructions on preparation and presentation.
- Nutritional information is not included for Zoe's Copycat Dressing; consult that specific recipe if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 323mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1000IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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