Lisas Best Mediterranean Salad Food

FAVORITE MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

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Got a crowd coming over for a backyard barbecue? This crisp, big-batch Mediterranean salad recipe makes a great accompaniment to any main dish you fix on the grill. -Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 28 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

18 cups torn romaine (about 2 large bunches)
1 medium cucumber, sliced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
DRESSING:
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a very large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE BEST MEDITERRANEAN SALAD RECIPE

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This Mediterranean salad is loaded with fresh vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes and herbs. This fresh salad is flavored with a delicious dressing.

Provided by Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 Persian cucumbers (sliced)
3 tomatoes (chopped)
1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
1 cup pitted kalamata olives
1 cup artichoke hearts (halved )
1 cup parsley (chopped)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lemon (juice of )
1 tsp sumac
2 cloves garlic (minced )
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, place cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives, artichoke hearts and parsley.
Using two spoons, lightly mix the vegetables and put the bowl in the refrigerator.
Make the Mediterranean salad dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon, sumac, garlic, salt and pepper in a mason jar or a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over salad and mix well.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 496 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEDITERRANEAN GREEK SALAD

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This is a great salad to take to a barbeque. All ingredients are approximate, so add more or less of any ingredient depending on your own taste.

Provided by Heather

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cucumbers, seeded and sliced
1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese
1 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
3 cups diced roma tomatoes
⅓ cup diced oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, oil reserved
½ red onion, sliced

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, toss together the cucumbers, feta cheese, olives, roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons reserved sun-dried tomato oil, and red onion. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 486.4 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 31m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

Kosher salt
1 pound tricolor pasta, such as bow tie or fusilli
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 to 3 teaspoons dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper
2/3 to 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned
1/4 cup diced onion
2 large pickled pepperoncini peppers, diced
3 tablespoons halved black olives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 1/2 tablespoons grated romano cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain, then rinse with cold water to cool.
Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in enough of the oil to make a smooth dressing; season with salt and pepper.
Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, onion, pepperoncini, olives and oregano in a bowl. Add the cooked pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the vinaigrette and both cheeses and toss. Chill until ready to serve.

MEDITERRANEAN MEDLEY SALAD

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What's the best diet? No question, according to dozens of recent studies: The Mediterranean diet wins, hands down. Why is the Med diet so good for you? Top reasons: high antioxidants and fiber in plant foods; good fat in olive oil and fish; and less bad fat, less iron and fewer carcinogens (from eating fewer animal foods).

Provided by USA WEEKEND

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups roughly chopped raw vegetables (I like a combination of carrots, red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, green or red bell peppers, and zucchini)
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
½ cup torn basil leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 pinch Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Toss all ingredients together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 300.9 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

HEALTHY MEDITERRANEAN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

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Here's what you need: chicken breast, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, fresh dill, salt, pepper, greek yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, water, garlic, fresh dill, salt, pepper, romaine lettuce, cucumber, olive, red onion, cherry tomato, feta cheese

Provided by Jody Duits

Categories Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 chicken breast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
⅓ cup greek yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 head romaine lettuce
½ cup cucumber, sliced and halved
½ cup olive, halved
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup cherry tomato, halved
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place chicken breast on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Top with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and salt and pepper to season.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear.
Add all dressing ingredients in a small bowl or cup and whisk until with a fork until combined.
Slice thinly or cube chicken, cutting to your preference for topping the salad.
Assemble your salad, starting with a base of romaine lettuce. Then top with chicken, cucumber, olives, red onion, tomatoes, feta, and the dressing. Toss to evenly incorporate ingredients
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 15 grams