Vegetarian Diet
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Grilled Vegetable Salad with Feta Cheese
Ingredients:
3 medium potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/4" thick
3 fresh red peppers, seeds removed, cut into halves or chunks
2 medium zucchini squash, sliced 1/4" thick
1 small eggplant, sliced 1/4" thick
1 medium onion, sliced
Extra virgin olive oil for brushing
Dressing:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cold water
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped
Salt and ground pepper to taste
Topping:
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
Black olives
Fresh mint leaves
Directions:
1. Prepare vegetables and brush with olive oil, set aside.
2. Preheat grill (medium high) and grill vegetables 3 to 5 minutes each side or until just tender (but not soft).
3. Remove from grill, set aside to cool.
4. In a plastic container with a lid or small bottle mix all ingredients for the dressing.
5. Cut red peppers on smaller pieces.
6. Place all vegetables in a large salad bowl, add prepared dressing. Toss to coat.
7. Top with crumbled feta cheese and fresh thyme. Garnish with some extra torn mint and black olives.
8. Serve with fresh Italian Bread or garlic bread.
Makes 6 servings.
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