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Greek Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

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April 11, 2016
4.82 from 11 votes


Last Updated June 13, 2020 | 1 Comment

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This Greek Salad recipe features a tangy Lemon Vinaigrette that brings out the Mediterranean flavors.

wooden bowl filled with Greek Salad

All of a sudden, it feels like summer here in northern California. It may still be spring, but the 90 degree temperatures yesterday and today have Spring feeling very confused.

My child, on the other hand, is loving the warmer temperature; in his mind warmer temperature translates to fun and water. In fact, if he didn’t hate getting his clothing wet, I would think I gave birth to a water dwelling little fish, not a land walking little human.  Fortunately, we are members to a gym that has not only 3 pools, but also an awesome splash pad area for crazy kids to play in and keep cool.

I love splash pads for kids. Why? Well, I like to think that, in the end, it uses less water than running the sprinklers. After all, it uses recycled water (kinda gross, so, sadly, I can’t count it as a shower also) and multiple kids play at the same time (again saving on water). As long as Octavian is on his best behavior and not trying to sneak into the hot tub, it also allows me to stand back and watch him run around like a crazy person wearing himself out. And, if I’m really lucky, it also means an early and much easier bedtime.

While warmer weather translates to water for Octavian, warmer weather means salad to me- especially if it’s light, fresh and colorful. Well, I couldn’t think of a better salad to kick off the hot weather than this Greek salad with lemon vinaigrette.

There are so many things I love about this salad. One, it is super easy to prepare and doesn’t take a lot of time. You can even chop veggies and prepare the dressing early in the day and keep it separate and stored in the refrigerator for the easiest dinner ever. It’s light and healthy and fresh.

win. win. win.

To make this into a complete meal, feel free to add chicken or shrimp and serve it with hummus and flatbread. You guys, the easiest.

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Greek Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Greek Salad with Chickpeas

4.82 from 11 votes
Chef: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa
This Greek Salad with Chickpeas bursts with fresh summer tomatoes, cucumber, crisp romaine lettuce, feta cheese, and is drizzled with a delicious homemade lemon and red wine vinaigrette. So light and fresh, enjoy this incredible salad topped with chicken, alongside pita and hummus, or as a flavorful side dish!
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Prep Time 20 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 586 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Dressing:

  • 4 cloves garlic - chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice - more to taste
  • 2 teaspoon sugar

Salad:

  • 5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 small red onion - thinly sliced
  • 1 English cucumber - chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes - halved
  • 1 cup kalamata olives - halved or whole
  • 15 oz garbanzo beans - one 15 oz. can, drained and rinsed
  • ⅔ cup feta cheese - crumbled
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Instructions
 

  • To make the dressing- whisk together all the ingredients in a small bowl until completely blended. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • For the salad- toss all ingredients in a large bowl with desired amount of dressing.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 1413mg | Potassium: 739mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 5645IU | Vitamin C: 21.6mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 5mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

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Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

About Jessica Randhawa

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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  1. Teresa says

    February 20, 2023 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    Great tasting salad dressing!

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