Ultimate Greek Chopped Salad

Sure, we miss the feta cheese too, but the garbanzo beans add a delicious texture and protein to this simple salad.


Yields6 ServingsPrep Time10 minsDifficultyBeginner

 

Ingredients

Salad
 1 head of Romaine lettuce, chopped
 1 large hothouse cucumber, diced
 2 tomatoes, diced, liquid removed
 ½ red bell pepper, diced
 ½ red onion, diced
 ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
 1 (15 oz) can low-sodium garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
Dressing
 ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil(omit for diabetics)
 3 tbsp lemon juice
 2 tsp garlic powder
 1 ½ tsp salt
 2 tsp onion powder
 1 tsp dried oregano
 1 tsp dried basil

Instructions

1

In a small bowl whisk dressing ingredients and set aside.

2

Put vegetables and garbanzo beans in a large bowl and toss with salad dressing.

3

Eat immediately or refrigerate for at least an hour to let flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 632mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 1g
Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

Salad
 1 head of Romaine lettuce, chopped
 1 large hothouse cucumber, diced
 2 tomatoes, diced, liquid removed
 ½ red bell pepper, diced
 ½ red onion, diced
 ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
 1 (15 oz) can low-sodium garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
Dressing
 ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil(omit for diabetics)
 3 tbsp lemon juice
 2 tsp garlic powder
 1 ½ tsp salt
 2 tsp onion powder
 1 tsp dried oregano
 1 tsp dried basil

Directions

1

In a small bowl whisk dressing ingredients and set aside.

2

Put vegetables and garbanzo beans in a large bowl and toss with salad dressing.

3

Eat immediately or refrigerate for at least an hour to let flavors meld.

Ultimate Greek Chopped Salad
1 Comment
  1. Wow, nice one.
    I didn’t know about garbanzo beans before.
    Now will try to look for them here in Kenya.
    Thank you for the recipe.

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