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Greek Salad

Greek Salad

34 Ratings
34 Ratings
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plate of Greek Salad
Makes: 6 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

While feta cheese is the star of any Greek salad, this recipe contains all of the must-have ingredients for a classic salad that is sure to please.

Ingredients

  • 6 romaine lettuces leaves (torn into 1 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 1 cucumber (medium, peeled and sliced)
  • 1 tomato (medium, chopped)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (sliced)
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, and cheese in large serving bowl. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, oregano, and salt in small bowl.
  3. Pour over lettuce mixture; toss until coated. Serve immediately.

Notes

Source:

Healthy Recipes, Adapted from Easy Greek Salad
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup (93g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 79
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 7 mg
Sodium 276 mg
Carbohydrates 4 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 62 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 169 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 79
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 7 mg
Carbohydrates 4 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 62 mg
Potassium 169 mg
Sodium 276 mg
Copper 66 mcg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 13 mg
Phosphorus 49 mg
Selenium 1 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 56 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 35 mcg
Folate 31 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 7 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Dairy 1/4 cups

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Participants in the EFNEP program loved this salad.
03/14/12
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