Best Dr Weil Greek Salad Recipes

DR. WEIL'S KALE SALAD

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This raw kale salad wins over even the most skeptical hearty-green newbies. It gets better after a night in the fridge.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, mashed
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 bunches Tuscan kale (about 14 oz), ribs removed and leaves sliced into 1/4-inch shreds
1/2 cup finely grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus shavings for garnish
2 tablespoon whole wheat breadcrumbs, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper flakes. Add kale and toss to coat. Let sit at room temperature for 10 to 30 minutes.
Add grated cheese and breadcrumbs and toss.
Garnish with shaved cheese before serving. Cover and refrigerate leftovers up to two days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 g, Cholesterol 21 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 495 g

DAD'S GREEK SALAD

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The heart of a Greek salad recipe is in the olives, feta, cucumbers and tomatoes. Dress it with olive oil and vinegar, then add more olives and cheese. -Arge Salvatori, Little Ferry, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
2-1/2 cups thinly sliced English cucumbers
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, optional
3/4 cup pitted Greek olives
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Place tomatoes, cucumbers and onion in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and, if desired, oregano until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Top with olives and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges