Mediterranean Recipe
romaine, chickpeas, tomato, cucumber, red onion, black olives, feta, creamy lemon herb dressing
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Creamy Lemon Herb Dressing Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Romaine
Wash the romaine lettuce under cold water, remove any damaged leaves, and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Add them to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 3
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the tomato and cucumber into small pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Add all these ingredients to the salad bowl.
- 4
Add Olives and Feta
Add the sliced black olives and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and chopped dill. Whisk together until smooth.
- 6
Add Olive Oil
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk until the dressing is creamy and well combined.
- 7
Season the Dressing
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasonings as necessary.
Final Assembly
- 8
Combine Salad and Dressing
Pour the creamy lemon herb dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately as a refreshing Mediterranean salad, or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving for a colder option.
