Greek Salad & 3 Ingredient Hummus Dressing

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Greek Salad & 3 Ingredient Hummus Dressing
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03.23

Why is it that the easiest recipes are the ones I always forget to post? When I know full well from experience (personally and with you guys), that they're often the most popular. They're popular for the same reasons I personally come back to them over and over again—quick,versatile, healthy and of course, yummy!

I have been making this hummus dressing forever, and I only thought to share it when I made it on Insta-stories recently and got such an overwhelming response from y'all. Well, better late than never, right?

As a bonus to my silly-simple Hummus Dressing, I'm also sharing my onion-free Greek Salad recipe that is a instant crowd pleaser. It's no secret that I love romaine lettuce (I still make my Husband Favorite Salad on the reg). It's mild, crunchy, refreshing and it holds up beautifully in the fridge. I also feel so satisfied after eating a romaine-based salad. Plus, it's no nutritional slouch, containing fiber, B vitamins, Vitamin C and a host of minerals. If that's not enough for ya, you can use romaine as a vehicle for more nutritious foods.

This salad is full of healthy fats from olives, feta, pine nuts and sometimes avocado. If you're going to use feta, I suggest goat feta from 100% pasture-raised goats, which may be easier to digest than cow-based feta and ensures humane practices.

And then, the star of the show, THIS dressing. Because the recipe is so simple, it's important to choose hummus that you love. My favorites are The Hummus Chick original flavor (Nashville native woot woot!) and Roots Roasted Garlic Hummus. You also want to make sure that your balsamic is fresh, and you're not blowing off dust from the back of the pantry. Otherwise, you're good to go! Throw it all in a mason jar, give it a shake and VOILA! Feel free to halve or double the recipe as you see fit. You can also play around with different amounts of water, as well as adding other seasonings/spices.

I hope this recipe makes your week easier and tastier! LOVE Y'ALL!

xx

LL

 

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TOTAL TIME :30minutes
4-6servings
INGREDIENTS
  • GREEK SALAD
  • 1 pint organic cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled & sliced into 1/2" half-moons
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 12 ounces organic romaine, sliced into 1/2 inch ribbons (wash if necessary)
  • 1 cup olives, sliced in half (black or green)
  • 1/4 toasted pine nuts (sub 1/2 cup any nuts or 1/4 cup any seeds)
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • HUMMUS DRESSING
  • 1/2 cup plain or garlic hummus
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1/2 cup water (no I don't count this as an ingredient!)
DIRECTIONS
PREP INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a Ziplock bag or other large sealable container, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, balsamic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and onion powder. Shake to coat ingredients evenly and refrigerate for at least 4 and up to 24 hours.
  2. In the meantime, combine all Hummus Dressing ingredients in a mason jar or other small sealable container. Shake to incorporate until creamy. Refrigerate.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Add romaine to a large salad bowl and top with olives, pine nuts and feta cheese.
  2. Remove marinating tomatoes and cucumbers from the fridge and drain any excess liquid. Add to salad. Add Hummus Dressing to taste, toss and serve immediately.
  3. If you’re planning to have leftovers, I suggest only dressing individual portions. The romaine won’t get too soggy when dressed overnight, but it will gather more liquid in the bottom of the bowl. OPTIONAL OTHER TOPPINGS: shrimp, chicken, avocado, red onion, fresh basil
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