Simple Greek Salad Recipe

Simple Greek Salad Recipe

Ingredients:
1/2 head of lettuce, (green leaf, red leaf or 
    romaine) cut in thin strips

1/2 cucumber, chopped

1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

1 15.5 ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 

   no salt added, drained and rinsed1/2 red onion,  

   finely sliced

1/2 cup crumbled fat-free or low fat feta or 
   shredded Parmesan

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine or cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Directions:

In a large bowl toss lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, cheese and onion.

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In a small bowl whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder and pepper.

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Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss.  If desired, garnish with hard boiled egg and Kalmata olives.