Greek Potato Salad with Dried
Tomatoes
Submitted
by: Cricket |
3
medium potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup dried tomatoes, halved with kitchen shears
1 cup sliced seedless cucumber
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup Greek olives, or pitted ripe olives
1/4 cup Olive oil |
1/4 cup water
2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 large clove garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
(or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
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In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, cook potatoes, covered, in
2 inches boiling water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and
set aside. Meanwhile, in small bowl, cover tomatoes with boiling
water; set aside 10 minutes while you whisk together dressing
ingredients. Thoroughly drain tomatoes and pat dry with paper
towels. Add potatoes, tomatoes and cucumbers to bowl containing
dressing; toss to coat. Mound potato mixture on plate. Arrange
onion, cheese and olives on top. Makes 2 servings. |
Turkey and
Cream Cheese Bagel Sandwich
Submitted
by: LisaW |
2 small wheat bagels
4 tablespoons nonfat cream cheese, divided
tomato slices |
alfalfa sprouts
2 portions turkey lunch meat, divided
salt and pepper to taste |
| Spread cream
cheese on bagels, pile on toppings and enjoy. Makes 2 servings. |
Lemon Chicken with Pita
Triangles and Tomato Cucumber Salad
Submitted
by: LisaW |
2 portions cooked chicken, diced
1/4 Falafel mix
low fat Hummus
1/2 Pita bread, cut into triangles |
1/2 cup each diced cucumber and tomato
1 lemon, halved
1/4 cup vinegar
chopped fresh cilantro |
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Squeeze juice of half a lemon into a bowl. Add vinegar and
cooked chicken. Let sit for a few minutes. Make Falafel
according to low-fat directions on package. Spray nonstick
skillet lightly with cooking oil. Cook chicken until heated
through. Toast triangles. Combine cucumber and tomato with juice
of half a lemon, cilantro, 2 teaspoons of Olive oil (optional)
and a dash of salt. Serve chicken and Falafel with Hummus, Pita
triangles and cucumber tomato salad. Serves 2. |
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