Greek Diner Salad
The secret to this New York diner-style salad is to dice the vegetables to the same size, so that the flavors can meld in one bite. The tangy dressing really perks up the vegetables and makes this dish a stand-alone entree or a zippy accompaniment to barbecued or roasted meats.
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4 servings, 1 1/3 cups each
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
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3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon honey
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 medium zucchini, finely diced
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1 large red bell pepper, finely diced
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1 bunch radishes, finely diced
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1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
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4 large Boston lettuce leaves, for serving
Directions
1.
Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mint, garlic, honey and salt in a small bowl until creamy.
2.
Toss zucchini, bell pepper, radishes and chickpeas in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetables; toss gently. To serve, spoon into lettuce leaves, using them as cups.
Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Store the chopped salad and dressing separately, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Nutrition information
Calories 202, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 585 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 7 g, Potassium 522 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 70%, Vitamin C 180%, Iron 15%. Exchanges: Starch 1,Vegetable 2,Lean Meat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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