Greek Vegetable Salad

Find a ll the texture and bold flavour you'd expect in a Greek salad, with a hearty dressing that's chock full of pureed vegetables and herbs.


Greek Vegetable Salad

19 oz. can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
2 cups English cucumber, chopped
2 cups green pepper, chopped
2 cups  halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup Diced feta cheese
1 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/2 cup red onion, diced

Vegetable Dressing


1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
2 tbsp olive (or cooking) oil
1 tbsp Lemon juice
2 tsp Anchovy past
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp celery salt
1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)

Toss first 7 ingredients in extra-large bowl.

Vegetable Dressing: process all 9 ingredients in blender or food processor until well combined, but not smooth. Makes about 2/3 cup Add to Cucumber mixture. Stir. Makes about 10 cups

Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Roasted vegetables

1 tbsp olive oil                                           4 boneless chicken breasts
1 onion, chopped                                       2 garlic cloves, diced
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tomato, chopped                                    ½ cup sliced mushrooms
1 tbsp olive oil dash of salt
1 lb pasta of choice                                    4 qts boiling water
1 tbsp salt

Alfredo Sauce
½ cup butter                                             1 cup whipping cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese              1 tsp salt
¼ tps pepper

• In a medium saucepan heat oil, add chicken, onion, and garlic. When it's done cooking place chicken in additional dish.
• Cook pasta according to the package instructions.
• While chicken is cooking place the tomato and mushrooms to a backing dish. Sprinkle with oil, salt and pepper. Bake about 15 minutes at 350 degrees F.
• Combine butter and cream in the saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring to a slow simmer. Add cheese, salt and pepper.
• Combine in a bowl the chicken, roasted vegetables, pasta and sauce. Serve and enjoy.

For a change make a Chicken Alfredo Pizza.
2 pizza crust 1 alfredo sauce (recipe above)
1 cup shredded mozzerella cheese (or more if you like it cheesy)
1 tomatoe, chopped ½ cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup sliced olives 1 tbsp fresh basil
Any other pizza toppings you would like.

• Top pizza and bake as directed.