Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Creamy Greek Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
263 kcal
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Course
Salad, Condiments
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Creamy Greek Dressing
Description
The Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Creamy Greek Dressing combines fresh romaine lettuce with diced bell peppers, Roma tomatoes, chopped English cucumber, and red onion, creating a colorful and crisp base. Crumbled feta cheese adds a salty, creamy element. The accompanying dressing blends extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, fresh garlic, feta cheese, plain Greek yogurt, and dried Mediterranean herbs such as parsley, oregano, and basil for a thick and tangy dressing. The garlic paste and the blending process ensure a smooth, emulsified texture that clings well to the salad ingredients. The flavors are balanced between creamy, tangy, and herbaceous notes, complementing the fresh vegetables and sharp feta. This salad can serve as a refreshing side dish or a light meal and is especially practical because the dressing keeps well refrigerated for several days. This offers flexibility for making extra dressing to use for other dishes like pasta salad.
Ingredients
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper , diced
- 2 Roma tomato diced or sliced
- 1-2 cups cucumber English, chopped
- 1/4-1/3 cup onion red, chopped
- ¼ cup feta cheese plus extra if desired, crumbled
CREAMY GREEK DRESSING
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 1 TBSP Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- ½ tsp parsley dried
- ¼ tsp oregano dried
- ¼ tsp basil dried
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 2 TBSP water
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. You can also use an immersion blender (my favorite!)
- No gadgets? No problem! First mash the feta then peel, smash, and mince the garlic up into a paste. Combine with remaining dressing ingredients in a small mason jar and shake vigorously until emulsified.
- Allow dressing to sit while you chop and toss together your salad, then shake again before serving.
- Pour the dressing over salad and mix to coat. Enjoy!
Notes
- The dressing keeps well in the refrigerator for several days, making it convenient to prepare extra for later use.
- This creamy Greek dressing also works great as a flavorful addition to pasta salads.
- You can customize the salad with extras like spicy pepperoncini peppers, toasted pita croutons, olives, or chopped avocado for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5638IU | 113% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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