Mixed Salad With Feta and Golden Raisins

Name: Mixed Salad With Feta and Golden Raisins
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces; 1 cup golden raisin; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon finely minced fresh garlic; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

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Recipe by BamaKathy

This is from a cookbook by Maya Angelou, adapted slightly to suit our family. I tried this with my husband and son and now have to regularly stock the ingredients as they request it at least once or twice a week. I've never had a salad this good.

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READY IN: 10mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

heads romaine lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
1

cup golden raisin
2

tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3

tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¹⁄₂

tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¹⁄₂

teaspoon finely minced fresh garlic
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1

cup crumbled feta cheese

DIRECTIONS

In a small pot, put raisins and enough water to cover.
Simmer for three minutes and then set aside to allow raisins to plump.
In large salad bowl (I use a wooden bowl), place oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and garlic.
Season with salt and pepper.
Mix well.
Tear lettuce into bite sized pieces and add to bowl.
Add drained raisins.
I use my hands to toss.
Sprinkle feta cheese on top and serve immediately.

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