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Mediterranean Salad 

5/4/2013

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Now that the weather is getting warmer, there are days when eating a hot dinner just doesn't appeal to me.  The spring and summer seasons are the perfect time for salads- but salad doesn't always have to include lettuce.  This Mediterranean salad is the perfect cure for times when I feel like I'm on lettuce overload.  

One of the keys to making good salad is finding a salad dressing that you like, whether that's making your own or finding a good healthy bottled variety.  My favorite bottled dressing is Gazebo Room Lite, local Central PA readers should definitely try a bottle if you aren't already hooked on this local brand.        
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The night I made this salad, I did do a LITTLE cooking and sauteed some tempeh for extra protein.  If you are a meat eater, grilled chicken would be a great option on this salad too.  

The ingredients I used for this salad made enough for 4 servings, so the next day Matt & I both took this in our lunches with a side of brown rice, which was also delicious. That's the other beauty of making these lettuce-free salads, they keep well for a day or two and are great for a quick workweek lunch.           
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Mediterranean Salad:  


Ingredients:  
1 English cucumber 
8 small tomatoes, or 4 larger tomatoes 
1/2 a 15 oz can black olives 
1 4 oz container crumbled feta cheese 
1 15 oz can chickpeas 
Gazebo Room Lite dressing, or your favorite Greek dressing 


Chop all your veggies into small pieces and put in a bowl.  I like to remove the seeds from the tomatoes and cucumbers so the salad isn't too watery.  Add the olives, chickpeas and feta.  Add salad dressing to taste, I usually start with about 1/4 cup- then add more if necessary.  


Tastes best when made ahead of times so it marinates for about 30 minutes or so.  Enjoy!  
3 Comments
Jim link
6/9/2022 10:17:02 pm

Great read thankyoou

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kerala recipes link
10/15/2024 10:56:30 pm

I’m always looking for healthy, easy-to-make food recipes—any suggestions?

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Janice link
4/2/2025 06:05:14 pm

I love how you’ve turned a simple Mediterranean salad into a flavorful, healthy meal that’s perfect for warmer weather. Your combination of fresh ingredients like cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, and feta shows how easy it is to create a dish full of textures and vibrant flavors. Plus, the tip about marinating the salad to enhance the flavors is really practical! It’s great to see a recipe that’s not only delicious but also versatile—whether you add tempeh or grilled chicken. This is exactly the kind of recipe that makes healthy eating easy and enjoyable!

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