Cranberry, Feta and Walnut Salad

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed salad greens ( I use leaf lettuce, endive and radiccio)
• 1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
• 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Toss greens, cranberries, cheese and walnuts in large bowl.
2. Mix vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until well blended.
3. Gradually add oil, whisking constantly until well blended.
4. Pour over salad; toss to coat.
5. Serve immediately.

http://www.food.com/recipe/cranberry-feta-and-walnut-salad-59829

Cucumber Salad

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Servings: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers, very thinly sliced
• 1 red onion, very thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vinegar or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream or 2 tablespoons yogurt
• salt and pepper, to taste ( I like a lot of pepper)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

Directions

1. Mix cucumbers and onions together.
2. Mix rest of ingredients together in a closed bowl and give a shake.
3. Add to cucumbers, chill till very cold & serve.

http://www.food.com/recipe/cucumber-salad-51721

Kittencal’s Famous Greek Salad

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Servings: 6-8

Ingredients

DRESSING

• 1 cup olive oil ( can reduce to 3/4 cup)
• 1 extra large lemon, juice of ( can use 2 lemons ( make certain that the lemon is at room temperature before squeezing)
• 2 -4 teaspoons dried oregano ( start with 2 teaspoons)
• 3 teaspoons fresh minced garlic ( about 2 medium cloves)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt ( or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper ( or to taste)

SALAD INGREDIENTS

• 1 large romaine lettuce, chopped ( or use 2 small)
• 2 -3 plum tomatoes, cut in wedges ( use Roma tomatoes)
• 1 English cucumber ( peeled, seeded and chopped)
• 1 red onion, cut in slices
• 1 green bell pepper ( seeded and cut into rings or sliced) (optional)
• 1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled ( or to taste)
• 1 cup kalamata olive

http://greek.food.com/recipe/kittencals-famous-greek-salad-66596