Chopped Greek Salad

By Bonnie T

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 pepper
• 2 tbsp evoo
• 1.5 heads hearts of romaine, chopped (about 12 cups)
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 small yellow bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/2 small red onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 whole-wheat pitas, toasted and halved.

Preparation

Step 1

1. whisk together the first 5 ingredients in a bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil until well combined.

2. Place romaine in large serving bowl. Arrange chickpeas and next 6 ingredients on top in sections. Sprinkle mint leaves over the salad. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss. Serve with toasted pita halves.