MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

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I love creating salads and this is one of my latest discoveries. It has a lot of traditional mediterranean ingredients and is very healthy for you as well as colourful and easy to make. It serves two as a main dish or more if you're making it as a side to a bigger meal.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Peppers

Time 10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
1 (400 g) can chickpeas, drained
1 (400 g) can artichoke hearts, drained
1 small avocado, peeled and sliced
6 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons za'atar spice mix
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Put half the olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the sliced peppers for 3-5 minutes until the skins start to blister and the peppers soften.
  • Take off the heat and leave to cool slightly for a few minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the chickpeas, artichoke hearts, avocado and tomatoes in a large bowl.
  • When the peppers have cooled slightly, add them to the other ingredients in the bowl.
  • Sprinkle over the Zaatar seasoning, or make a reasonable substitute by combining thyme, marjoram, and sesame seeds with a bit of salt.
  • Make the dressing by mixing up the other half of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the parsley.
  • Serve either at room temperature or chilled.
  • If you are making this ahead of time, leave out the avocados until just before serving or they will discolour.
  • You can also spice up this salad by using a chilli-infused olive oil.

Teresa Hanna
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Meh.


Quenton Toler
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This salad was easy to make and tasted amazing! I would definitely recommend it.


Mirza Abid
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I made this salad for lunch today, and it was so good! The combination of flavors was perfect.


Roro Nina
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing salad. I'll definitely be making it again.


Adrian Pirita
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This salad is delicious! I especially love the dressing. It's so flavorful and tangy.


Rikta Dey
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. I also like to add a bit of feta cheese for extra flavor.


Gracey Mensah
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was a perfect choice. It's light and refreshing, and it held up well in the heat.


Raphinha Jnr
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This salad is so simple, but it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of the sweet and savory ingredients.


Burnt_Bunny
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I've made this salad a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always a refreshing and healthy side dish.


Ali Ali2
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the colors were so vibrant. I'll definitely be making this again.


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