GREEK COUNTRY SALAD

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The lemon juice makes this a refreshing summertime salad. I usually don't bother crushing the garlic with the salt, I just use minced garlic and whisk it with the salt and other dressing ingredients.

Provided by Eat Your Vegetables

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 heads romaine lettuce
1 cucumber
1 bell pepper (optional)
4 ounces feta cheese, cubed
4 ounces black olives
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the lettuce thoroughly and blot dry. Cut the cucumber into quarters lengthways, then into bite-size pieces. Halve the pepper, if using, remove core and seeds and cut into thick slices.
  • Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in serving bowl with cucumber, pepper, feta cheese and olives.
  • Combine the oil, lemon juice, crushed/minced garlic, and black pepper, whisking until thick. Pour over salad, toss gently, serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.4, Fat 37.5, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 755.4, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 8, Sugar 6.6, Protein 9

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