Mediterranean Panzanella Salad

Recipe posted in: Flex Meals & Snacks, Lunches & Dinners, Main Courses, Sides
panzanella salad

Whip up this fresh and filling Panzanella Salad for a quick-and-easy dinner. Complete with a homemade vinaigrette, this Panzanella Salad is a delicious, diet-friendly meal that packs in the nutritional value and flavor.

Your taste buds and waistline will both be thanking you after eating this Mediterranean-inspired salad. Made with an array of healthy ingredients, this recipe is the perfect pick after a long day.

To make this Panzanella salad, start by combining lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper to create the homemade vinaigrette. Once vinaigrette is thoroughly combined, add chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, artichoke hearts, feta cheese crumbles and shredded rotisserie chicken to a large mixing bowl and toss. Drizzle the tossed salad with the homemade vinaigrette and enjoy.

If you’re making this salad in advance, wait on adding the homemade dressing until you’re ready to enjoy. You can store the salad and dressing in separate airtight containers to pack for a late night at the office. This light but filling Panzanella Salad counts as one PowerFuel, one SmartCarb, two Vegetables and two Extras on your Nutrisystem meal plan.

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Servings: 2

Calories per Serving: 315

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel, 1 SmartCarb, 2 Vegetables and 2 Extras

Ingredients:

  • Vinaigrette
  • 2 Tbsp. freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • ½ tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/8 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • Salad
  • 1 6” whole wheat pita bread, split and toasted
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp. diced red onion
  • 1 cup chopped canned artichoke hearts
  • ¼ cup fat-free feta cheese crumbles
  • 4 oz. (1 cup) cooked, shredded rotisserie chicken

Directions:

  1. Put all ingredients in an airtight container and shake to combine.
  2. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
  3. Drizzle salad with vinaigrette, toss and divide into two bowls to serve.
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