Chopped Salad

By Angie Ash, Executive Vice President

Warmer weather means lightened up recipes. When you’re looking for a light and refreshing salad that whips up easily, try this one!

Ingredients:

1/3 cup feta cheese

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon dill

1 garlic clove

salt and pepper

1 can chickpeas, drained

2 stalks celery, chopped

1/3 cup frozen peas

1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds

1 small cucumber, chopped

5 radishes, chopped

1 heart of romaine

Directions:

Blend 1/3 cup feta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon each lemon juice, water and dill, 1 small grated garlic clove, and salt and pepper to taste in a mini food processor. Toss with 1 chopped romaine heart, 1 small chopped cucumber, 5 chopped radishes, 1 drained can chickpeas, 2 chopped celery stalks, and 1/3 cup each thawed frozen peas and toasted sliced almonds. Season with salt and pepper.

Recipe courtesy of Food Network Magazine