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Mediterranean Salad

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Pick up stuffed grape leaves, marinated mushrooms and crusty bread from the deli to round out the menu. Finish with an almond tart and brandied espresso.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes

  • Yield

    2 servings; can be doubled

Ingredients

1/2 cup purchased balsamic vinaigrette
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 1/3 cups drained canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
5 ounces mixed baby lettuces
1 large orange, peeled, sliced into thin rounds
1 1/3 cups diced feta cheese (about 6 ounces)
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives

Preparation

  1. Whisk vinaigrette and mint in large bowl to blend; mix in garbanzo beans. Set aside 10 minutes. Add lettuces to mixture in bowl and toss to coat. Divide salad between 2 large plates. Top with orange rounds, feta cheese and olives.

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