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Butter Lettuce Salad With Feta, Mandarin Oranges and Kalamata Olives Recipe

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Butter Lettuce Salad With Feta, Mandarin Oranges and Kalamata Olives

Photo by Jennifer Meier
This salad is light and refreshing. The salty but mild Feta pairs well with the Kalamata olives and is a tasty contrast to the oranges.

Butter Lettuce Salad With Feta, Mandarin Oranges and Kalamata Olives serves 2-3

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 head butter lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 2/3 cups shelled, unsalted pistachios (either raw or roasted)
  • 1/4 lb. Feta, crumbled
  • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 2 Mandarin oranges, peeled and separated into wedges
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar

Preparation:

In a bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, salt and cumin together until well mixed

In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce with pistachios, Feta, olives and orange wedges. Drizzle the dressing on top. Toss again and serve.

Butter Lettuce Salad With Feta, Mandarin Oranges and Kalamata Olives Recipe by Jennifer Meier

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