Mixed Greens with Tomatoes, Feta, and Olives
- 4 to 6 ounces mixed baby greens (mesclun) or dark green lettuce leaves, or more as desired
- 3 to 4 medium flavorful tomatoes, diced
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup black olives, preferably cured
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Combine the ingredients in a serving bowl, toss well, and serve.
- Fresh mixed greens, once the exclusive domain of upscale restaurants, are now readily available in almost every supermarkets produce section.
- Often called mesclun, its also sold as spring mix or baby greens.
- This melange of exotic lettuces can dress up a simple meal in a big way.
- The per-pound price of mixed greens is high, but unless youre making a party-sized salad, you will be purchasing only a few ounces at a time.
- When buying them, let your eyes be a guide to their freshness.
- Its easy to tell when theyve had itthey lose their springy shapes and go limp.
- Note that the amounts given in the following recipes are meant as guidelines; no need for measuring.
- Mixed greens show up often in my salads.
- I enjoy the brisk flavors and variety of textures and colors.
- You need not dilute their appeal with a lot of extra ingredients.
- Honestly, a splash of olive oil and balsamic vinegar is enough to do them justice.
- But if youd like a little more embellishment, the next few recipes are my favorite ways to dress up these lively greens.
- What might you find in these mixes?
- Theres nearly always frisee, a lacy, light-green relative of endive, as well as radicchio, a red chicory well loved in Italian cuisine.
- Other greens that may show up are arugula, mache (also called corn salad), amaranth, and sorrel.
- Often an Asian green such as mizuna or tat-soi is added as well.
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 10g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrate: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 343mg
baby greens, tomatoes, feta cheese, black olives, extravirgin olive oil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mixed-greens-with-tomatoes-feta-and-olives-372752 (may not work)