Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Healthy Family Dinner Series - Course 1 Recipe - GREEK DINNER SALAD

NUTRITION AND RECIPE OVERVIEW-

Diet Friendly for the Following: Diabetes Appropriate, Gluten Free Diet, Healthy Weight, Heart Healthy, High Fiber, Low Calorie, Low Cholesterol, and Low Saturated Fat

Serves - 4 people

Prep Time - 35 min

Total Time - 35 min

INGREDIENTS3 tablespoon nonfat plain yogurt

3 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium zucchini, finely diced
1 large red bell pepper, finely diced
1 bunch radishes, finely diced
1 15-ounce c chickpeas, rinsed
4 large Boston lettuce leaves, for serving
COOKING DIRECTIONS
Step 1
Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mint, garlic, honey and salt in a small bowl until creamy.
Step 2
Toss zucchini, bell pepper, radishes and chickpeas in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetables; toss gently. To serve, spoon into lettuce leaves, using them as cups.


MAKE AHEAD TIP
Store the chopped salad and dressing separately, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

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