Grecian Garden Salad

Name: Grecian Garden Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces); 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

6 servings

“My mom often makes this for guests. Colorful and healthy, it doesn’t taste light because of the generous amount of cheese.” Melissa Sipherd - Salt Lake City, UT

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in the tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, basil, oil, salt and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 92 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 579mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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