Chopped Greek Salad

  Salads

While living in San Diego during college, I had a favorite Greek casual dining spot. Now that I'm back in my hometown, I've re-created some dishes from the Greek diner and it takes me right back.

Chopped Greek Salad

Average Rating: 4.333333

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped romaine
  • 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1/3 cup sliced Greek olives
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pepperoncini

  • DRESSING:
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. Place first 7 ingredients in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 235 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 617mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 7g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 fat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

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