In attempts to reverse the calorie overload that I indulged in this weekend, I treated my body to a delicious and healthy salad topped with one of my new favorite foods: roasted vegetables. I don't know what it is about roasting a plain old tomato or pepper, but it makes it taste ten times better than any other method of cooking it. Forget about microwaving or steaming vegetables; roasting is definitely the way to go.
If you find yourself feeling guilty for a recent binge fest at your local pizza place, treat your taste buds and waistline to this easy, flavorful, and healthy salad!
Roasted Vegetable Greek Salad
(4-6 servings)
1 bunch fresh asparagus, ends trimmed, stalks cut
1 package (about 10) fresh vine tomatoes, halved
1 onion, yellow or red, diced
4-6 bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut
1 can chickpeas, drained of liquid
3-4 Tbsp olive oil
2-3 tsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp Mediterranean seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, already cooked
4 ounces reduced fat feta cheese
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
Wash and prepare vegetables. In a large bowl, mix asparagus, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, chickpeas, enough olive oil to coat them (I used about 3-4 tablespoons), Mediterranean seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss ingredients together. Layer ingredients on the prepared cookie sheet. Make sure the vegetables are in a single layer and don't overlap (if you have a lot of vegetables, use two cookie sheets).
Roast vegetables for 25-30 minutes, or until fragrant and soft. Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut up Romaine lettuce. Plate lettuce and top with grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, and feta cheese. Serve with your favorite salad dressing or olive oil and red wine vinegar.
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Nutritional Info (for 1 cup roasted vegetables, 3 oz. chicken, 1 oz. feta cheese, and 3 cups chopped Romaine lettuce)
Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 346.8
Total Fat: 14.2 g
Cholesterol: 58.8 mg
Sodium: 472.4 mg
Total Carbs: 26.4 g
Fiber: 7.7 g
Sugars: 3.3 g
Protein: 30.1 g
Pros:
-Easy to prepare
-Minimal clean up
-Delicious, fresh meal, great for lunch or dinner
-Versatile-use as many vegetables or other ingredients as you want, try different combinations of seasonings, use different salad dressings or make your own
Cons:
-Lots of prep work (washing and cutting the vegetables)
Wow, that looks great! I don't normally follow recipes for salads, but I realize that while I love greek salads when I eat out, I never actually make them for myself.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more about roasting veggies. Fresh or roasted, are the way to go for me!
Roasting vegetables are the best! And I almost didn't put quantities next to the ingredients. I make salads with whatever I have on hand-a little bit of this and little bit of that-but I figured some people might appreciate having set quantities. If you are a fan of Greek salads, definitely try roasting vegetables and making it that way!
DeleteEven though it is a lot of time prepping, it looks worth it!! Delicious!
ReplyDeleteIt really was worth it! Plus, there are so many leftovers that this makes enough to last you a few days. I'd definitely slave away for a little while to make something that I can enjoy for a few days. :)
DeleteI love Greek food, and this Greek salad looks amazing! So much flavor, yum! :)
ReplyDeleteThen you need to try this salad, Amber! You are going to love it!
DeleteOhh yes, I love Greek food (except for olives, those just don't work for me, but I'm glad this recipe doesn't include those!) and this salad looks amazing. I LOVEEEE roasted veggies, the best thing ever!
ReplyDeleteI'm a lover of Greek food, but not of olives. Glad we are on the same boat! This salad definitely sounds like it is up your alley!
Deleteoh how I love greek flavors!! never though to roast the veggies before -- genuis. Love it :]
ReplyDeleteWell thank you! I adore roasting vegetables, so I figured why not put them on a salad. It was better than I imagined. Hope you give it a try. :)
DeleteThis sounds so delicious. I absolutely adore roasted vegetables and am always looking for new ways to incorporate them into my meal planning. Thanks so much for sharing. I cannot wait to try this :).
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that I'm not the only one who loves roasted vegetables. Sounds like I need to come up with more recipes using them!
DeleteI literally had a greek salad last night when we went out to dinner and yours KICKS ITS BUTT!!!! I love greek food so much. SO much flavor!
ReplyDeleteWell maybe that restaurant will hire me on as a new chef?! Haha, one can dream. But if you like Greek food and Greek salads, you should give this recipe a try!
Deleteoh WOW, looks awesome! thanks for linking up to GYB hop~ Paula pmctunejones@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting GYB Paula! It's been great finding new blogs and meeting new bloggers!
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