Get Me To The Greek
>> 5/24/10
Mediterranean cuisine, long recognized for its light and healthy fare, includes a variety of fresh vegetables, fish and olive oil. No matter how many salads I try, I keep coming back to the Greek. The vegetables in this salad are also good to have on hand when a snack attack hits. I avoid the prepared dressings where I can because they are packed with preservatives and salt and my simple flavoring just taste better. Because I had all of these ingredients prepped in my refrigerator, the salad took me 5 minutes to create. Try it without lettuce for an authentic Greek.
Salad: Lettuce - Cucumbers - Tomatoes - Red Peppers - Red Onion - Feta Cheese - Kalamata Olives - Shrimp (roasted, see When In Doubt, Roast)
Seasonings: Red Wine Vinegar - Olive Oil - Dried Oregano - Salt and Pepper
Mayo Clinic shares the key components of the heart-healthy Mediterranean Diet:
- Exercise and eat meals with family and friends
- Eat a generous amount of fruits and vegetables
- Consume healthy fats such as olive oil and canola oil
- Use herbs and spices instead of salt to flavor foods
- Eat small portions of nuts
- Drink red wine (in moderation for some)
- Consume very little red meat
- Eat fish or shellfish at least twice a week
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