Find all your favorite Greek flavors in this fresh and easy Mediterranean Chopped Salad. It’s great for lunch or makes a stellar summer side dish!  Top it with a piece of grilled salmon and you have a healthy, tasty dinner.

Ingredients:

• 4 c chopped lettuce
• 2 c grape tomatoes halved lengthwise
• 1 cucumbers halved lengthwise and chopped 
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
• ¼ c pitted Kalamata olives halved lengthwise
• ¼ c red onion finely chopped
• 4 ounces feta cheese cubed
• 1 bottle red wine vinaigrette, you will not need the whole bottle

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, olives, red onion, and feta cheese.
2. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to combine.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.  

Serves:    4-6

Source:    Cathy Painter, Allison Painter