Claire's Mixed Green Salad with Feta Vinaigrette

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This salad was inspired by one served during the peak of summer at Claire's Restaurant & Bar in Hardwick. Chef Steven Obranovich of Claire's likes the soft crumbly sheep's-milk feta for this recipe. He cautions that the subtle briny notes of feta can sometimes be overpowered by too much lemon or an olive oil that's too fruity. Saltiness varies from feta to feta too. Add the ingredients a little at a time and taste as you go.

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Katie Webster
Katie Webster
Katie Webster
Katie Webster is a freelance recipe developer, food photographer and author of the blog HealthySeasonalRecipes.com, where she shares easy and nutritious recipes for busy families. Her recipes have appeared in EatingWell, Fitness, Parents, Parenting and several Edible Communities publications. Her recipes and photography have been featured on popular online sites, including Kitchn and Parade.
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Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Low Added Sugar Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

Feta Vinaigrette

  • 3 tablespoons sunflower oil, or canola oil

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, preferably mild-flavored

  • ¼ cup finely crumbled feta cheese

  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Salad

  • 8 cups lightly packed mixed salad greens, or arugula, any tough stems removed

  • 2 cups sliced cucumbers

  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 5 radishes, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup very thinly sliced red onion

Directions

  1. To prepare vinaigrette: Place sunflower (or canola) oil, olive oil, feta, cider vinegar, red-wine vinegar, lemon juice, pepper and salt in a blender and puree until combined. Adjust seasoning with additional lemon juice, salt or pepper, if desired.

  2. To prepare salad: Toss greens (or arugula) in a large bowl with half the vinaigrette. Mound on a large platter. Arrange cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes and onion on top of the greens. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the salad.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2009

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

163 Calories
16g Fat
5g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups
Calories 163
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g 5%
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Vitamin A 2357IU 47%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Folate 98mcg 25%
Sodium 188mg 8%
Calcium 83mg 6%
Iron 1mg 7%
Magnesium 28mg 7%
Potassium 386mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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