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Mediterranean Salad Bowl

Taste Greece with this Mediterranean Salad Bowl! It's light, filling and totally delicious, what more could you ask for?!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Meatless
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 265.89kcal
Author: Liz Shaw

Ingredients

  • 4 cups spring mix
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped oregano
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cups cooked whole wheat couscous or alternative grain like quinoa for GF
  • 8 oz cooked 93% lean ground turkey or legume for vegetarian option
  • Dressing
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Feta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix spring mix, olive oil, basil, and oregano.
  • Set aside 4 bowls or plates and place 1/4 portion of salad mix into each unit.
  • Top each with 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup cooked couscous and 2 oz of lean turkey or protein of choice.
  • In a small bowl, combine yogurt, feta, vinegar and spices. Mix thoroughly and top each salad with 1/4 cup of dressing.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Massage your greens! This little known secret is what makes salads from a restaurant seem so much better than when you make them at home. This method takes a little bit of the rigidity and rawness out of your greens, giving them a better mouthfeel. Thank me later!
  • To cook your ground turkey, simply preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, and sauté your turkey until lightly browned and cooked through. Add a pinch of salt and pepper (and garlic powder if you like)!
  • Vegan Bowl: Feel free to swap in any of the following for the turkey: tofu, Air Fryer Falafel, drained and rinsed chickpeas, red kidney beans, or lentils. Serve with an olive oil and vinegar dressing instead of the yogurt dressings.
  • Gluten Free: Substitute cooked quinoa for the whole wheat couscous; this will also provide a bit more protein!
  • Fresh herbs: If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can replace 1 tsp fresh with a rounded 1/4 tsp of dried herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 265.89kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.71g | Protein: 21.49g | Fat: 8.23g | Saturated Fat: 2.88g | Cholesterol: 52.8mg | Sodium: 348.02mg | Potassium: 531.2mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 4.95g | Vitamin A: 675.75IU | Vitamin C: 20.44mg | Calcium: 161.81mg | Iron: 2.44mg