My friend Cathy, who is of Greek heritage, prepared this simple salad for me. She served it with lamb chops and pitas to create a classic Mediterranean meal!
—MICHAEL VOLPATT SAN FRANCISCO, CA
START TO FINISH: 15 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS
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
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.
PER SERVING 1 1/3 cups equals 139 cal., 11 g fat (3 g sat. fat), 10 mg chol., 375 mg sodium, 6 g carb., 3 g fiber, 5 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.