Mediterranean Chopped Salad


SERVES 4 TO 6

Click here for information on our top-rated brand of feta cheese.

1

cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into ½-inch dice (about 1¼ cups)

1

pint grape tomatoes, quartered (about 1½ cups)

Table salt

3

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3

tablespoons red wine vinegar

1

medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)

1

(15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

½

cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped

½

small red onion, minced (about ¼ cup)

½

cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

1

romaine heart, cut into ½-inch pieces (about 3 cups)

4

ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

Ground black pepper

1. Combine the cucumber, tomatoes, and 1 teaspoon salt in a colander set over a bowl and drain for 15 minutes.

2. Whisk the oil, vinegar, and garlic together in a large bowl. Add the drained cucumber and tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, onion, and parsley. Toss and let stand at room temperature to blend the flavors, 5 minutes.

3. Add the romaine and feta and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.