Recipe: Tomato and Feta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

TOMATO AND FETA SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

FOR THE DRESSING:
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (yellow part only)
Salt and pepper
FOR THE SALAD:
16 ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 cups chopped red bell peppers
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup croutons

Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic and lemon zest in a small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

Gently mix tomatoes, bell pepper, feta and green onions in a bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat.

Just before serving, add croutons and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Makes 8 side-dish servings
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