What’s Cookin’?: Mediterranean Salad [Recipe]

Dressing ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil

• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• salt and pepper to taste

Salad ingredients

• 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped

• ½ medium red onion, diced

• 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1 large green bell pepper, diced

• 1 pint grape tomatoes

• 1 medium cucumber, sliced

• 4 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled   (Note: To lower the cost of this recipe, use Parmesan cheese in place of feta cheese.)

• ¼ cup whole black olives, pitted

Directions

1. In a Mason jar (or small bowl), combine dressing ingredients. Tightly screw on the lid and shake to combine.

2. In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients and toss with prepared dressing.