Grecian Garden Salad Recipe

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“My mom often makes this for guests. Colorful and healthy, it doesn’t taste light because of the generous amount of cheese.” Melissa Sipherd - Salt Lake City, UT

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Grecian Garden Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
  • 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in the tomatoes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, basil, oil, salt and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in cheese. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 92 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 579 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Grecian Garden Salad in Healthy Cooking August/September 2009, p39

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The History of Feta

FETA is a white, salty, semi-firm cheese. Traditionally it was made from sheep or goat's milk but is now also made with cow's milk. After feta is formed in a special mold, it's sliced into large pieces, salted and soaked in brine. Although feta cheese is mostly associated with Greek cooking, "feta" comes from the Italian word "fette", meaning slice of food.

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Reviewed on May. 30, 2011 by DebMartin

Very tasty - everyone loved it!


Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2010 by michelle_prins

Wonderful refreshing side dish. The whole family devoured it. I am on a low card diet and this fits in nicely with my regime!


Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2010 by mcrinne

This is phenomenal! I love the freshness! I could eat it everyday! My new favorite!


Reviewed on Aug. 09, 2009 by Ab0628

I enjoyed this. It's not something my family would enjoy, but I plan to use it to add variety to my packed lunches.

 
 
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