International Recipes
Greek Goddess Salad
This makes a tangy, low-calorie lunch!
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 1 head romaine or green-leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges each
- 1/4 cup pitted, sliced olives, Kalamata or other oil-cured variety (optional)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Dressing
- In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, oregano, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Salad
- Dry lettuce thoroughly in a salad spinner or with a double layer of paper towels. Place in a large salad bowl. Add bell pepper, tomatoes, olives, and feta. Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat.
- Divide the salad among serving plates and serve immediately.