Feta Romaine Salad

My friend Cathy, who is of Greek heritage, prepared this simple romaine salad recipe for me. She served it with lamb chops and pitas—what a classic Mediterranean meal!

Feta Romaine Salad

Average Rating: 4.75

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 1. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 139 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 fat, 1 vegetable.