Showing posts with label Feta cheese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Feta cheese. Show all posts

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Chicken & Feta Salad Tostadas

Here is another recipe that I found that I thought sounded extremely good!  Hope ya'll will try it and let me know how you liked it.

Chicken & Feta Salad Tostadas

1 small Red onion, sliced
1 c. water
1/3 c. Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
3 c. shredded cooked chicken
1/2 c. chopped cilantro
6 c. shredded romaine lettuce
1 Avocado, sliced
5 radishes, thinly sliced
1 pkg. (4 oz.) Crumbled Feta Cheese, divided
12 tostada shells

Microwave onions and water in large microwaveable bowl on High 2 min; drain.  Add 2 Tbsp. dressing; mix lightly.  Stir in chicken, cilantro and remaining dressing.  Add lettuce, avocados, radishes and half the cheese; mix lightly.  Spoon onto tostada shells; top with remaining cheese.  Serve with lime wedges.

Calories                   490
Carbohydrates           38 g
Sodium                    440 mg.
Protein                       29 g.

Hope ya'll enjoy!!

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Feta and Vegetable Rotini Salad

Here is another healthy salad recipe for everyone that is trying to eat healthier foods.  Let me know if you try it and like it.

3 c. tricolor rotini pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
1 c. Crumbled Feta Cheese
1 c. halved cherry tomatoes
1 c. chopped cucumbers
1/2 c. sliced black olives
1/2 c. Zesty Italian Dressing
1/4 c. finely chopped red onions

Combine all ingredients.  Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Serving:  1 cup
Calories per serving:  220
Carbohydrate:            28 g.
Sodiium:                   430 mg.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Healthy Recipes - Greek Tomato and Cucumber Salad

If you are like me, I love sweets and don't always eat as healthy as I should.  I am now on a quest to eat healthier.  As I find new healthier recipes to make, I will be sharing them with you.  I would love to hear your comments about the recipes that I find.  If you made the recipe, did you like/not like it?

Greek Tomato and Cucumber Salad

2 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 large Cucumber, chopped
1/2 c. coarsely chopped green peppers
1/2 c. thinly sliced red onions
1/2 c. ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/4 c. Kraft Greek Vinaigrette Dressing
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest

Toss all ingredients in large bowl.  Serve immediately, or, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrional Information:
per serving
Calories             130              
Total fat                 9 g           
Saturated fat          3 g
Cholesterol         10 mg         
Sodium            330  mg      
Carbohydrate       8 g
Dietary fiber         2 g            
Sugars                 5  g           
Protein                4  g
Vitamin A         15% DV    
Vitamin C         45% DV     
Calcium              6% DV
Iron                    2% DV