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Layered Mediterranean Salad Recipe

Layered Mediterranean Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups plain yogurt
2 english cucumbers, seeded and chopped
1/2 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with
1/2 tsp salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
4 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp dry oregano, crumbled
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
5 1/2 cups drained canned navy beans
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 (6 1/2 oz) cans tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked
1 1/3 cups finely chopped red onions
1 cup kalamata olive, pitted and minced
2 cups minced fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 plum tomatoes, diced
2 green bell peppers, diced
1 red onion, sliced thin
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced

Directions:

Make the cucumber layer: Drain the yogurt in a coffee filter-lined sieve set over a bowl for 1 hour.
Put the cucumber in another sieve, sprinkle it with the salt, and let it drain for 1 hour.
Pat the cucumber dry between paper towels and transfer it to a bowl.
Stir in the yogurt, garlic, and salt and pepper, to taste, and combine the mixture well.
Set aside Make the bean layer: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion, garlic, oregano, and cook, stirring, until softened.
Add the wine and simmer until reduced by 1/2.
In a food processor, puree the beans and the onion mixture with the broth and season with salt and pepper.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and chill.
Make the tuna layer: In a bowl toss together the tuna, onion, olives, parsley, vinegar and olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble the salad: Spread the bean puree in the bottom of a trifle bowl, top with the tuna mixture, and spoon the cucumber mixture over the top.
Chill covered, for at least 3 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, sprinkle the top with the garnish and serve.
From Gourmet (via Sara Moulton).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	496.03 Kcal (2077 kJ)
Calories from fat	249.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.75g	43%
Cholesterol	11.94mg	4%
Sodium	749.68mg	31%
Potassium	1011.45mg	22%
Total Carbs	43.45g	14%
Sugars	10.32g	41%
Dietary Fiber	2.83g	11%
Protein	18.7g	37%
Vitamin C	88.8mg	148%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	16.8mg	93%
Calcium	190.7mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	91.52 Kcal (383 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.12g	43%
Cholesterol	2.2mg	4%
Sodium	138.32mg	31%
Potassium	186.62mg	22%
Total Carbs	8.02g	14%
Sugars	1.9g	41%
Dietary Fiber	0.52g	11%
Protein	3.45g	37%
Vitamin C	16.4mg	148%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	25%
Iron	3.1mg	93%
Calcium	35.2mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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