Mediterranean Antipasto...Delish!!

Mediterranean Antipasto
Authored By: Polly Pitchford, Full Spectrum Health™
Serve with whole grain rolls for a delicious lunch.
Diet Type: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 small head romain lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
1 Belgian endive, sliced crosswise
1/4 cup radiccio, sliced
1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
1 tablespoon Capers, drained
1 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
10 Greek black olives, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup walnut halves, toasted
1/2 cup Garbanzo Beans (chickpeas)
6 green onions, trimmed at both ends
12 grape tomatoes
Serves: 4
Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes
Instructions:
In a small bowl combine the mustard vinegar, olive oil, garlic, pepper and salt; mix well. Add in the chopped parsley, mix again. Drizzle some of this dressing on the garbanzo beans. Set aside. Toast walnuts by placing them in a pie plate in a 350 degree oven for about 8 minutes or until fragrant. Cool. On a large platter, spread the lettuce, Belgian endive and raddicio to cover. Arrange the artichoke hearts, Capers, Feta Cheese, olives, beans, tomatoes and green onions on top of salad. Spoon dressing over the salad and top with the walnut pieces.


Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1Servings per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448Calories from Fat 256
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g
44%
Saturated Fat 8g
40%
Mono Fat 14g

Cholesterol 33mg
11%
Sodium 813mg
34%
Total Carbs 40g
13%
Dietary Fiber 9g
36%
Protein 14g

Iron
44%
Calcium
37%
Vitamin C
60%
Vitamin E
23%
Vitamin A
41%
Vitamin B-12
10%
Vitamin B-6
40%
Pantothenic acid
17%
Niacin
11%
Riboflavin
29%
Thiamin
27%
Folate
80%
Selenium
19%
Manganese
100%
Copper
25%
Zinc
18%
Potassium
29%
Phosphorus
32%
Magnesium
25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.