Layered Mediterranean Salad (Weight Watchers)

By DonnaBH

Ingredients

• CREAMY YOGURT DRESSING:
• 1 cup(s) Weight Watchers Plain Natural Nonfat Yogurt
• 1 Tbsp scallion(s), chopped
• 1/2 cup(s) English cucumber, peeled, chopped
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
• 2 Tbsp mint leaves, fresh, chopped
• SALAD LAYERS:
• 1 small sweet red pepper(s), cut in strips
• 5 cup(s) romaine lettuce, chopped (divided)
• 1 cup(s) canned chickpeas, rinsed, drained
• 1 cup(s) red onion(s), sliced
• 1 cup(s) English cucumber, peeled, thinly sliced
• 1 cup(s) grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 Tbsp reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
• 8 medium olive(s), Kalamata, pitted, coarsely chopped
• 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

DRESSING:
Place first seven ingredients in a glass or plastic container; mix well. Cover and refrigerate, at least 30 minutes, until ready to serve.*

SALAD:
Meanwhile, layer salad ingredients in a large glass container in the following order: red pepper, half of lettuce, chickpeas, onion, remaining lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes. Refrigerate salad until ready to serve.

SERVING:
Just before serving, spoon yogurt dressing over top; garnish with feta, olives and pepper. Toss and serve.

Yields about 2 cups per serving.

NOTE: To create a thicker dressing - use greek yogurt *or* strain the yogurt prior to combining it with the other ingredients. To drain, place unbleached paper coffee filters in the bottom of a strainer and place over a dish or bowl to capture liquid. Pour yogurt on top of filter and cover the strainer. Place in refrigerator and allow liquid to drain until it reaches the desired consistency.