Side Dishes
Mediterranean Layered Salad
Description
Looking for a flavorful, filling salad that works as a side dish or a main course? This is the recipe for you! The fresh, sunny flavors of the Mediterranean region are highlighted with vegetables tossed in a tangy-sweet lemon, honey and olive oil dressing, then layered on top of hummus, which makes for an extra-satisfying salad.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salad
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce (12 oz)
- 1 container (8 oz) prepared hummus
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium English (hothouse) cucumber, chopped (3 1/2 cups)
- 1 jar (6 oz) Progresso™ marinated artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)
Directions:
- In small bowl, stir all dressing ingredients together with whisk until well blended.
- Arrange lettuce on large serving platter. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Place small dollops of hummus evenly over lettuce. Layer tomatoes, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, onion, olives and feta cheese on top of hummus. Serve with remaining dressing.
