Lebanese-Rubbed Salad

Ingredients

• 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, bell peppers, feta and olives.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, pepper and salt.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
4. Serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

• This salad is a delicious and healthy way to get your daily dose of vegetables and fiber.
• Lebanese-rubbed salad is a classic Middle Eastern dish that is popular in countries like Lebanon, Jordan and Syria.
• This salad is a great source of vitamins A, C, E, K and B-complex vitamins.