Lebanese Rubbed Salad

Mixed baby greens in a balsamic dressing are 'massaged' with cucumbers, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and Feta cheese to make a refreshing, Mediterranean-flavored salad.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 139 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (10 ounce) basket cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 1 (10 ounce) bag mixed baby salad greens
• 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.33333334326744 cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the cucumber, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and Feta cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss to blend. Drizzle with vinegar and olive oil.

Step 2

Using clean hands (all rings removed), rub the salad ingredients together for 2 minutes to thoroughly work the oil, vinegar, and seasonings into the greens.