MEDITERRANEAN LAYERED SALAD

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Looking for a flavorful, filling salad that works as a side dish or a main course? This is the recipe for you! The fresh, sunny flavors of the Mediterranean region are highlighted with vegetables tossed in a tangy-sweet lemon, honey and olive oil dressing, then layered on top of hummus, which makes for an extra-satisfying salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 cups chopped romaine lettuce (12 oz)
1 container (8 oz) prepared hummus
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium English (hothouse) cucumber, chopped (3 1/2 cups)
1 jar (6 oz) Progresso™ marinated artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

In small bowl, stir all dressing ingredients together with whisk until well blended.
Arrange lettuce on large serving platter. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Place small dollops of hummus evenly over lettuce. Layer tomatoes, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, onion, olives and feta cheese on top of hummus. Serve with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g