Tangy, delicious, packed with protein, and offering a respectable amount of fiber, this salad is a Flavor Vs Nutrition win – win! What are you waiting for? Let’s get started!
Ingredients (Serves 2 as an entree or 4 as a side)
1 heart of romaine lettuce, finely sliced
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
For the dressing:
1/3 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh, finely diced herbs OR 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (recommendations: mint, fennel, or parsley)
Directions
- Thoroughly whisk together dressing ingredients in a large mixing bowl until ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add lettuce, cucumber, and feta to the mixing bowl. Use a rubber scraper to toss ingredients together, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl to fully coat the vegetables with dressing.
- Spoon tzatziki salad onto serving plates, and garnish with more herbs if desired.
How simple is that? If you want to be fancy, top your salad with a few grilled shrimp or a cooked, sliced chicken breast. Serve with a baguette to round out a complete meal. Or, leave your tzatziki salad as is and enjoy with a glass of red wine for a little Mediterranean vacation at your kitchen table.
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