Greek Salad with Lettuce

Name: Greek Salad with Lettuce
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 bunch romaine, chopped; 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese; 1 cup chopped seeded cucumber; 1/2 cup Greek olives, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

While this Greek salad with lettuce is easy to toss together, its olives and feta give it more than enough flavor so you're not left with bland, boring greens.

Ingredients

1 bunch romaine, chopped
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/2 cup Greek olives, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 139 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.

My friend Cathy, who is of Greek heritage, prepared this simple romaine salad recipe for me. She served it with lamb chops and pitas—what a classic Mediterranean meal! —Michael Volpatt, San Francisco, CA

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