Take your tastebuds to the next level with this Mediterranean Salad with bold and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
- Salad:
- 4 Cup Romaine Leaves, Rinsed, Dried and Chopped
- 1 Cup Cucumber, Diced
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
- 6 Natural Delights® Dates, Pitted
- 1/2 Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
- 1/3 Cup Kalamata Olives, Pitted
- 1 lb. Grilled Chicken
- Lemon Wedges to Serve (Optional)
- Dressing
- 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 T. Fresh Lemon Juice (More or Less to Preference)
- 1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 Large Garlic Clove, Finely Minced
- 1 tsp. Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber.
The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy
to the body over a longer period of time.
