Recipes - Greek Salad

The Power of Family Meals� - Recipes - Greek Salad: "Greek Salad

Prep Time: 20 minMakes: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 small sweet onion, halved and sliced
1 (3 1/4 oz.) can ripe black olives
OR kalamata olives, for a more intense flavor
5 tablespoons Crisco� Pure Vegetable Oil
2 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Salt and pepper to taste
4 to 6 cups assorted salad greens, washed, dried and chopped or torn
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Preparation Directions

1.PLACE artichokes, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion and olives in large serving bowl.
2.WHISK oil, vinegar, oregano and lemon peel in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
3.POUR dressing evenly over vegetables; marinate about 30 minutes.
4.ADD salad greens, toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Serve."