Chopped Greek Salad with Lemon Za’atar Dressing

In my mind, for a salad to be considered a meal it has to be piled high with all sorts of flavorful toppings. This chopped Greek salad is fresh, colorful and downright delicious.

The lemon za’atar dressing is really the star of this salad. Za’atar, is a Middle Eastern spice blend of sumac, sesame seeds, thyme and salt. It’s great sprinkled over hummus, roasted veggies, chicken or stirred into a creamy salad dressing. You can pick up za’atar seasoning at a Middle Eastern market, Penzeys spices or online.

Chopped Greek Salad with Lemon Za’atar Dressing

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A fresh, hearty and colorful chopped salad with a delicious lemon za’atar dressing.

• Author: Kristen Olson
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 Servings 1x
• Category: Salad

Ingredients

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• Lemon Za’atar Dressing
• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 teaspoons za’atar seasoning blend
• Pinch of fine sea salt and pepper
• Chopped Greek Salad
• 8 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce (about 8 large leaves)
• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, quartered
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 Persian cucumber, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

Instructions

1. Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl until smooth; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, toss together all salad ingredients. Add 1/4 cup of the dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among 4 plates; serve with additional dressing if desired.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Serving
• Calories: 308
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 923mg
• Fat: 13g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 8g
• Protein: 14g
• Cholesterol: 18mg

What’s your favorite chopped salad?

Looking for another veggieful salad? Here are a couple of good ones…
Quinoa, Beet, Kale, Apple, Walnut and Goat Cheese Salad from Jeanettes Healthy Living
Caramelized Fennel Farro Salad from Not Without Salt
Roasted Cauliflower, Beet and Farro Winter Salad from Joy the Baker