Greek Feta Salad

Add a pound of cooked gyro meat on top of this salad for a hearty one-plate meal. Pair with a creamy dressing to complement the tang of the feta.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 4
Carb Level: Moderate

  • 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon dried Mediterranean spice blend
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 cups peeled, seeded, and sliced cucumbers
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions
  • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives
  • ½ cup pepperoncini, drained, left whole
  • 6 cups romaine hearts, chopped
  • ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, oil, spices, seasonings, and cheese; mix until well combined.

  2. Add the remaining ingredients and toss until evenly coated.

  3. To serve, divide equally among 4 chilled salad plates.

Per serving:

Carbohydrate: 17g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 44g
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