Lebanese Rubbed Salad
Description
Mixed baby greens in a balsamic dressing are 'massaged' with cucumbers, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and Feta cheese to make a refreshing, Mediterranean-flavored salad.
Ingredients
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1 (10 ounce) bag mixed baby salad greens
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1 English cucumber, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (10 ounce) basket cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/3 cup crumbled Feta cheese
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
1
Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the cucumber, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and Feta cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss to blend. Drizzle with vinegar and olive oil.
2
Using clean hands (all rings removed), rub the salad ingredients together for 2 minutes to thoroughly work the oil, vinegar, and seasonings into the greens.