Salata

This simple salad of romaine lettuce, ripe cherry tomatoes, red onion and tangy feta cheese is topped with a delectable lemon garlic dressing for a refreshing accompaniment to any Mediterranean or Middle Eastern meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 291 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 large head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
• 2 ½ cups lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic. Add the pepper and salt and continue mashing until mixture becomes a thick paste. Transfer to a jar along with the lemon juice and canola oil. Shake well.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, tomatoes and onion. Just before serving, add the cheese and just enough dressing to coat. (There will be extra dressing, but it keeps well.) Toss well.