Simple Mediterranean Salad

Servings: 2

Meaty artichoke hearts, protein-packed hard-boiled eggs, salty goat cheese, and sharp olives take romaine lettuce to completely new heights. Serve this recipe alone for a light dinner, serve as a side salad with Chicken Penne (page 234) or Roasted Red Pepper Mac & Cheese (page 242), or top each portion with some Mediterranean Meatballs (page 244).

INGREDIENTS

2 cups romaine lettuce
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 cup sliced artichoke hearts
1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
¾ cup diced cucumbers
¾ cup crumbled goat cheese
½ cup black olives
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the lettuce, hard-boiled eggs, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, cucumbers, goat cheese, olives, and basil in a large serving bowl. Toss to mix.
2. Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then drizzle the dressing over the salad.
3. Divide between two bowls and serve!

NUTRITION • per one serving •

Calories 526
Total Fat 38.3 g 59%
Saturated Fat 12.4 g 62%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2 g —
Monounsaturated Fat 19.5 g —
Trans Fat — 
Cholesterol 89 mg 30%
Sodium 1244 mg 52%
Total Carbohydrates 25.3 g 8%
Dietary Fiber 15 g 60%
Total Sugars 6 g —
Protein 24.1 g 48%
Vitamin A 73.8 mcg 219%
Vitamin C 3160 mcg 123%
Vitamin D 1.4 mcg 3%
Potassium 941 mg 20%
Calcium 236 mg 24%
Iron 7.34 mg 41%

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my new The Mediterranean Refresh Under 30 Minutes cookbook here