Thursday 14 August 2008

Mediterranean Salad with Feta Cheese & Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

4 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup chopped plum tomatoes
1 cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta
3/4 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained,
1/2 cup thin red onion slices
1/2 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

TOSS all ingredients except vinaigrette in large bowl;
REFRIGERATE until ready to serve. ADD vinaigrette; toss to coat.

I made my own dressing using this recipe Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

1 c. olive oil
1/2 c. balsamic vinegar
3 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Whisk together vinegar, garlic and grated cheese. Gradually add the olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

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