Middle Eastern Bean And Roasted Vegetable Salad Food

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.

EASY MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans, chopped peppers, onions, capers and fresh herbs. Mix using a wooden spoon.
• In a small bowl, add the vinaigrette ingredients. Whisk vigorously to combine.
• Add the vinaigrette to the salad bowl. Toss to coat.
• For best results, cover and refrigerate for a bit before serving so that beans soak up the vinaigrette flavors. Give the salad another quick toss before serving.

ROASTED VEGETABLE-STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the green beans and onion on 1 baking sheet and the carrots and potatoes on another; toss each with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and crisp, about 12 minutes for the beans and onion, and about 20 minutes for the carrots and potatoes.
• Sprinkle the steak with the Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak; cook 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
• Let the skillet cool slightly, then add the vinegar, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon mustard and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits, about 1 minute.
• Toss the romaine and endive with the roasted vegetables and all but 1 tablespoon of the vinegar mixture in a large bowl. Slice the steak; serve over the salad. Drizzle with the reserved vinegar mixture.

BEAN AND VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Pour over bean mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.