Monday, February 8, 2021

MEDITERRANEAN WARM SALAD

 From:  https://simplyvegetarian777.com/mediterranean-warm-salad/

Serves: 2

Ingredients
  • Onion Red - 1 small, thinly sliced
  • Zucchini - 1 small, washed and cut into thin half moons
  • Bell peppers, colored - 5, cut into thin discs
  • Cherry Tomatoes - ¼ cup, halved
  • Black olives - 10, sliced
  • Feta cheese - ¼ cup, crumbled
  • Salad Greens - 2 handful. I used a mix of baby chard, baby kale and baby spinach.
  • Cranberry dry - 2 tsp, optional
  • Oils & Spices
    • Olive Oil - ½ tbsp
    • Balsamic Vinegar - ½ tbsp
    • Oregano, dry - ½ tsp
    • Lemon Juice - ½ tsp. 
    • Salt and black pepper powder to taste
  • Instructions

    • Wash the baby greens and dry completely. Divide them in 2 salad plates/bowls.
    • Take a heavy pan and heat ½ tbsp. olive oil in it. Once hot, reduce the heat to medium and add onions to it. Cover and cook for 2 minutes till it becomes soft. Now cook for 1 more minute uncovered and brown lightly.
    • Add zucchini slices and bell peppers. Toss them and cook for another 3 minutes till the zucchini is slightly cooked. Add oregano, salt and black pepper. Toss well.
    • Add cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and sun dried tomatoes. Toss well on high heat for few seconds and turn off the heat. Add lemon juice and toss again.
    • Divide the warm vegetables in 2 equal parts on greens in the bowl.
    • Sprinkle with dried cranberries, feta cheese and sliced olives.
    • You may either crush the pita chips on top or serve on the side.
    • This is a great stuffing for Pita Pockets as well.
    • Enjoy a Mediterranean warm salad.