Classic Mediterranean Salad Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
1 medium head romaine lettuce, torn
3 small toamtoes, diced
1 medium cucumber, sliced
1 small green bell pepper, sliced
1 small onion, cut into rings
6 each radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 each garlic clove, crushed
1 salt & pepper
1 tsp mint
1 pita halves
Recipe Preparation
Combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, onion, radishes &
parsley in a salad bowl. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice,
garlic, salt, pepper & mint. Pour over salad & toss to coat. Serve
immediately with warm pita halves.
Servings: 6
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