Mediterranean Salad

Salads bring in a sense of simpleness, subtle flavors, burst of colors and wellness. In short, a healthy deal for everyone. But people with heavy taste palate meaning who love masaledar khana(spicy flavorful food), may take some time to develop a taste for these simple salads. I did not enjoy salads before but now I love it. Yes, I have developed a taste for it. Give me a warm soup, a slice of bread and a salad any day and I am a happy soul! I like different kinds of salads, but Mediterranean has olives (I cannot resist it) and that's the reason I like this salad the most :)

Let us check this simple recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 head romaine lettuce roughly chopped (about 3 cups)
• 1 small cucumber cubed or roundel
• 10-12 cherry tomatoes
• 1 red onion cut into rings
• 3-4 mini peppers roundels
• 1/2 cup olives, whole or chopped
• 1/2 cup feta cheese

Seasoning:

• salt and pepper as per taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp water from olives (if using bottled)
• 1 pod garlic minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice Or 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

  

  MEDITERRANEAN SALAD 

Preparation:

• Layer everything one over the other. Make a dressing by mixing everything under seasoning and drizzle over the salad.
• Serve at room temperature.

PS: In this particular salad I have grilled the lettuce leaves and it tastes really awesome!

njoY!! happY cooking!!

Health Benefits:  Red peppers contain almost 300 percent of your daily Vitamin C intake. They are a great source of Vitamin B6, magnesium and Vitamin E. Sometimes used to fight diseases of the brain and nervous system. Olive fruits are a rich source of minerals like calcium, copper, iron, manganese, and zinc. Romain lettuce is great for your skin and bones. Romaine's vitamin C and beta-carotene content make it a heart-healthy green. Feta cheese is a great source of Calcium which helps keep your bones strong. It has a fair amount of saturated fat so don't add more.