A Green Salad "How To" | Italian Centre Shop
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Prep Time

10 min

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Total Time

20–30 min (with protein)

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Serves

3–4 people

Ingredients

Layer 1:

Fresh mixed greens and/or romaine lettuce

Red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in water

Radishes, thinly sliced

 

Layer 2:

Avocado, sliced

Baby tomatoes, sliced in half

Olives

Feta cheese, cut into triangles or crumbled

Carrots, julienned

Parmesan cheese, peeled with a grater

 

Layer 3:

Chickpeas, baked until crispy

Chicken breast, baked or barbecued

 

For the Dressing:

¼ cup olive oil

2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

Optional: ½ tsp dried oregano

Instructions

  1. You can make this salad based on your tastes but we’ve recommended ways to build it from the most basic ingredients to a salad you could enjoy for a full meal. You can add the salad dressing at whichever point you decide you’re done adding ingredients.
  2. The first layer is the simplest of green salads with mixed greens and/or romaine lettuce, thinly sliced red onion (soaked in water to give it a more mellow flavour), thinly sliced radishes and dressing.
  3. Next if you want to add more crunchy and creamy elements, add any of the following: sliced avocado, halved baby tomatoes, olives, crumbled or chopped feta cheese, julienned carrots or parmesan cheese.
  4. Finally, add a protein component like crispy chickpeas (baked in the oven at 400 for about 20-25 minutes) or a baked or barbecued chicken breast.
  5. The salad dressing is very versatile and can be enjoyed no matter how you create your summer green salad!

TIPS

  • Make this salad your own by starting with the basic ingredients and then adding a few crunchy and creamy elements of your choice.