MEDITERRANEAN SALAD w/ CREAMY GREEK DRESSING

Name: MEDITERRANEAN SALAD w/ CREAMY GREEK DRESSING
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 5 oz container of pre-washed salad greens (any combo of spinach, arugula, baby kale, butter lettuce, romaine); 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 cup micro greens, optional; 1 bell pepper, diced (any color); 1 cup cucumber, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup cooked beets, sliced (see note); ¼ cup red onion, diced; ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved; ¼ cup firmly packed fresh dill (or parsley or basil); 1/4-1/2 cup crumbled feta (or vegan feta); ⅓ cup raw, unsalted cashews; ⅓ cup water; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove; 1 teaspoon dijon; 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 4 twists freshly ground black pepper

3 steps

Prep:15min

This Mediterranean salad is made with a bed of greens, veggies, fresh herbs, chickpeas and feta then tossed with a creamy Greek dressing. I love bringing this dish to family and friend gatherings because it comes together quickly and is a crowd pleaser! Enjoy this salad all year long as a main entree or side salad. GF, Vegetarian.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:02:10 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories236.6 kcal (12%)

Total Fat10.6 g (15%)

Carbs28.1 g (11%)

Sugars9 g (10%)

Protein10 g (20%)

Sodium669.2 mg (33%)

Fiber7 g (25%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Assemble the salad: To a large serving bowl, add the greens, bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, olives, feta and fresh herbs.

Step 2

Make the dressing: To a high-speed blender, add all the dressing ingredients and process on high until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. If you're using a regular blender, soak the cashews in hot water for 1 hour, otherwise you won't get a smooth consistency.

Step 3

Serve: Drizzle with a generous amount of dressing (you may have some leftover dressing). Toss and serve immediately.

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