3cupsbagged spring mix salad – arugula can also be used too
½cupcherry tomatoes,halved
½cupcucumber,thinly sliced and halved
1tablespoonred onion,chopped
1/3cupgreen pepper,chopped
½cupKalamata olives – buy already pitted olives
½cupcanned chickpeas (Garbanzo beans)
½cupfeta cheese – crumbled or cubed,whichever you prefer
Greek Salad Dressing
3/4teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonpepper
¼cupextra virgin olive oil
2tablespoonred wine vinegar
¼cupfresh parsley,chopped
1teaspoonoregano,dried or fresh
Instructions
Combine all of the ingredients for the salad dressing in a small bowl and mix. Set aside until ready to use.
Toss the spring mix salad in a bowl with the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, green peppers, Kalamata olives, and chickpeas, tossing gently to combine.
Pour the already prepared Greek Salad dressing over the salad, add the feta cheese and toss gently to combine.
Notes
Note: This salad can be made without using any leafy greens. If you make it without using leafy greens, it can be refrigerated for up to 2-3 days.
Nutrition per serving: Calories – 275; Total Fat – 20 grams; Protein – 6 grams; Carbohydrate – 17 grams; Fiber – 4 grams; Sodium – 450 milligrams