Boy, was it hot and muggy on Sunday! I decided for lunch, to make a cool, refreshing salad. I like this salad because not only is is quick and easy, it is heart healthy and the homemade dressing let’’s me control what I put on it.
At first, I made the salad and was about to eat, when I decided to add a few pieces of grilled chicken from last night’’s dinner. Lean protein is just what this salad needed!
Grilled chicken adds lean protein to this meal
The dressing
The Dressing:
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 1 TBSP vinegar – I used white wine vinegar – but it would be good with balsamic too
- 1/2 shallot finely chopped
Put ingredients in a small container, with lid, seal lid, shake well, set aside.
Add pita bread instead of croutons
The Salad:
- Romaine lettuce chopped or cut, enough for 1 salad
- 1/2 small can, sliced black olives
- 1 to 2 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 4 or 5 grape tomatoes, cut in halves
- 1/2 whole wheat pita – cut in triangles
- 2 oz grilled chicken breast – optional
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
Shake dressing before adding to salad. Pour dressing over salad and toss.
Really – how easy is that?
