Marinated Mediterranean Salad Food

LEMON HERB MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together all of the marinade/dressing ingredients in a large jug. Pour out half of the marinade into a large, shallow dish. Refrigerate the remaining marinade to use as the dressing later.
• Add the chicken to the marinade in the bowl; marinade chicken for 15-30 minutes (or up to two hours in the refrigerator if time allows). While waiting for the chicken, prepare all of the salad ingredients and mix in a large salad bowl.
• Once chicken is ready, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a grill pan or a grill plate over medium-high heat. Grill chicken on both sides until browned and completely cooked through.
• Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes; slice and arrange over salad. Drizzle salad with the remaining UNTOUCHED dressing. Serve with lemon wedges.

MIDDLE EASTERN VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the scallions, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, parsley, mint, and basil in a large salad bowl and toss to combine.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat all the vegetables. Add the feta, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss gently. Serve the salad with the toasted pita bread.

MEDITERRANEAN MARINADE/FILET MARINADE AND SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend the vinegar, mustard, onion, salt, basil, oregano, parsley, black pepper, crushed red pepper, fennel, thyme, garlic, lemon zest and juice and 1/4 cup cold water in a blender on low speed until smooth. Slowly blend in oil until smooth. Season to taste. Use as a marinade for meat, fish or vegetables. Place item in marinade and refrigerate for 4 hours or up to overnight.

MEDITERRANEAN MARINATED SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all vegetables and cheese in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil, then vinegar. Toss until vegetables are coated, and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss tomatoes, peppers, zucchini and onions in large bowl.
• Combine dressing, basil and garlic. Pour over vegetable mixture, toss to coat.
• Add cheese, mix lightly. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
• Makes 8 servings, 1 cup each.