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Romaine Salad (Marouli Salata)

:  March/April 1994, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008)

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Romaine or Cos lettuce may have originated on the island of Cos.


Romaine Salad (Marouli Salata) Recipe

Makes: 10 servings

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ouzo (anise-flavored liqueur), optional
  • 1 clove garlic, halved, cut sides scored with a knife
  • 12 cups torn, washed romaine lettuce, (2 small heads)
  • 1 small bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint

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Preparation

  1. Mix vinegar or lemon juice, oil, salt, pepper and ouzo, if using, in a small bowl or jar. Rub a large salad bowl with the scored sides of garlic. Place romaine, scallions, parsley, dill and mint in the bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss and serve.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the dressing for up to 8 hours

Nutrition

Per serving: 46 calories; 3 g fat ( 0 g sat , 2 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 40 mg sodium; 225 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (88% daily value), Vitamin C (40% dv), Folate (26% dv).

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat


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Style/Theme
Make ahead instructions
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
Vegetarian
Entertaining, casual
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Type of Dish
Salad, side/appetizer
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Ethnic/Regional
American
Servings
8 or more
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Main Ingredient
Vegetarian, other
Preparation/ Technique
No-cook
Meal/Course
Lunch
Dinner

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Publication
EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008)
March/April 1994
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