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"This has a nice Middle Eastern flavor and is very simple to make and just requires a few hours to marinate to blend the flavors. Goes great as a side dish or stuffed into halves of warmed pita bread."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese...

"Quintessential Greek flavors - feta, lemon and dill - combine perfectly in this hearty salad. To complete the Mediterranean mood, try pairing it with a Greek Retsina or a Portuguese Vinho Verde. From EatingWell magazine May/June 1996, and "EatingWell Serves Two" Dietary Exchanges: 4 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 very lean meat, 1 fat (4 Carbohydrate..."

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, dried dill...

"I love creating salads and this is one of my latest discoveries. It has a lot of traditional mediterranean ingredients and is very healthy for you as well as colourful and easy to make. It serves two as a main dish or more if you're making it as a side to a bigger meal."

Ingredients: green peppers, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil...

"A zesty, hearty dish that is delicious both hot AND cold. Artichokes, lemon, and some spices make up the base of the flavor, and the addition of potatoes and garbanzo beans (chickpeas) add substance. Wonderful served with just a fresh green salad. I adapted this from a Madhur Jaffrey recipe from "World Vegetarian" ("Artichokes Stewed..."

Ingredients: ground cumin, extra virgin olive oil...

"Found this in Sunset magazine. It says it's good over rice or with slices of hearty bread. Add a tossed salad and it's a meal."

Ingredients: diced tomatoes, fresh lemon juice...

"From Cottage Living Magazine (March 2005). The original recipe also includes instructions to sear a tuna steak to accompany this, so that would be a good addition if you'd like."

Ingredients: marinated artichoke hearts, fresh parsley...

"This is a great salad recipe that I found on Allrecipes (submitted by Kim Fusich). I am posting it with the changes suggested by multiple reviewers, because I think those changes really boosted the flavor of this salad. I posted a separate Italian version because I think the two salads are significantly different."

Ingredients: cucumbers, feta cheese...

"From Vegetarian Times May/June 2010: The hearty 3/4 cup serving of chickpeas in this salad packs about 11 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber. Artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and baby arugula add a rainbow of antioxidants, including lycopene, beta-carotene, and vitamin C. Nutrition facts: 345 calories, 13g protein, 15g fat"

Ingredients: water-packed artichoke hearts, balsamic vinaigrette...

"I started with a Greek salad recipe that I found on another site, and I followed some of the review comments that suggested it was even better when made as an Italian salad. It's really refreshing and packed with flavor. It makes a lot, so it's a good salad to take to potluck gatherings."

Ingredients: cucumbers, grape tomatoes...

"I received a lot of compliment on this salad that I brought to a pot luck dinner. I got the recipe in the mail from a local advertisement for a local dental office. Try it. It's delicious."

Ingredients: pepper, Dijon mustard...

"This wonderful pasta salad was created to remind me of a sunny day on the Mediterranean, loaded with fresh vegetables, olives, sundried tomatoes, Parmesan and fresh basil. I have also added grilled chicken to this dish, which makes it even better. For vegetarian omit the shrimp and chicken."

Ingredients: pepper, bow tie pasta...

"tomatoes, chick peas and artichoke hearts stewed to flavorful goodness"

Ingredients: dried basil, dried oregano...

"I received a packet of dried beans from a friend, and decided to make a bean salad with them. This recipe is what evolved from my moment of creativity. I use a combination of chickpeas, cannelini and green beans, adding sun dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts to the mix. The flavors really work well together and my DH declared this recipe to be a..."

Ingredients: pepper, feta cheese...

"I was wanting a vegan version of antipasta salad, and dabbled a bit to come up with this. I need sides so when my vegan friends come over they have good choices to choose from that are delicious!"

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil...