Mediteranean Salad
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
½ tsp. dried oregano leaves (or 1½ tsp. finely chopped fresh oregano)
¼ tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
½ medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ medium cucumber, thinly sliced
¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup small green olives
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1. Combine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; whisk to blend.
2. Slowly add oil, whisking continuously, until blended. Set aside.
3. Combine greens, tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, olives, and cheese in a large bowl; mix well.
4. Drizzle salad evenly with dressing; toss gently to blend.
Add grilled chicken or grilled shrimp for a protein. You can also add a scoop of hummus to this recipe if you have some on hand.
Chicken Salad
3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 cup red grapes, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced almonds
3 green onions, sliced
2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp celery seed
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
In a large bowl, mix together chicken, celery, grapes, almonds, green onions and parsley.
In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery seed and salt/pepper.
Drizzle the dressing all over the chicken mixture and mix well until all combined.
Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy. Serve with crackers, on slices of bread or in a wrap, or serve on lettuce as a salad.
Watermelon Salad
For The Honey-Lime Dressing
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 to 2 tablespoons quality extra virgin olive oil
pinch of salt
For The Watermelon Salad
½ watermelon peeled, cut into cubes
1 English or Hot House cucumber, cubed (about 2 cupfuls of cubed cucumbers)
15 fresh mint leaves, chopped
15 fresh basil leaves, chopped
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil and pinch of salt. Set aside for a moment.
Make the Salad: In a large bowl or serving platter with sides, combine the watermelon, cucumbers, and fresh herbs.
Finish and Serve: Top the watermelon salad with the dressing and gently toss to combine. Top with the feta cheese and serve!
