Committee Salad
Brighten up your table with the Committee Salad, a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s as satisfying as it is versatile. This Mediterranean-inspired salad combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty red onions, all elevated by the creaminess of diced avocado and crumbled feta cheese. Protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas turn this into a hearty main course, while Kalamata olives lend a briny kick. A tangy, homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of sweetness ties it all together in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or as a colorful side dish, this recipe caters to both vegetarians and vegans with an easy honey-to-maple syrup swap. Fresh, flavorful, and effortlessly simple, the Committee Salad is a feel-good meal you’ll crave time and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, kale, or a spring mix)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 cup Cooked quinoa
- 1 cup Chickpeas (canned, drained, and rinsed)
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, cooked quinoa, chickpeas, and diced avocado on top of the greens.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Gently toss the salad with tongs or two large spoons to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately as a main dish or a side, and enjoy your Committee Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1996 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 134.7 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.5 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 4585 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.7 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.3 g | 162% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 55.4 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 985 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 3097 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
