MEDITERRANEAN LAYERED SALAD

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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.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

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
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)

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Rao Saqib
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the bright colors and the tangy dressing.


Roselyn Abugri
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Sam Cordes
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Fokhraj Shirzad
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I'm not a huge fan of olives, but I still really enjoyed this salad. The other flavors are so strong that the olives aren't overpowering.


Mahad Mahad
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This salad is also great with grilled chicken or fish. I like to make a big batch of it and then have it for lunch or dinner throughout the week.


Amberina Lewis
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I like to add a little bit of crumbled feta cheese to this salad. It adds a nice salty flavor.


Karigaba Emmanuel
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.


Raphael Kamau
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Jamez2funny
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This salad is perfect for a summer party or picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so inviting.


Asiff Sadat
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I'm not usually a fan of layered salads, but this one is an exception. The layers of fresh vegetables and flavorful dressing are delicious.


Andrew Sharpe
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like you spent hours on it. I love the bright colors and the tangy dressing.


Lashley Wachekwa
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect.


Douglas Johnson
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This layered salad was a big hit at our last party! It's so flavorful and refreshing.