Mediterranean Layered Salad

Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Servings 12

Looking for a flavorful, filling salad that works as a side dish or a main course? This is the recipe for you! The fresh, sunny flavors of the Mediterranean region are highlighted with vegetables tossed in a tangy-sweet lemon, honey and olive oil dressing, then layered on top of hummus, which makes for an extra-satisfying salad.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated June 21, 2018

Ingredients

Dressing

1/2

cup extra-virgin olive oil
3

tablespoons lemon juice
1

tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2

teaspoons honey
1/2

teaspoon salt
1/4

teaspoon pepper
1/4

teaspoon red pepper flakes

Salad

8

cups chopped romaine lettuce (12 oz)
1

container (8 oz) prepared hummus
1 1/2

cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1

medium English (hothouse) cucumber, chopped (3 1/2 cups)
1

jar (6 oz) Progresso™ marinated artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
1

medium red onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1/2

cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1

cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)

Steps

1

In small bowl, stir all dressing ingredients together with whisk until well blended.
2

Arrange lettuce on large serving platter. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Place small dollops of hummus evenly over lettuce. Layer tomatoes, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, onion, olives and feta cheese on top of hummus. Serve with remaining dressing.

Extra-virgin olive oils can differ greatly in flavor. Some can be mild, and others can have a peppery or even slightly bitter taste. When making a dressing that uses olive oil, make sure to taste the oil before using to ensure you get the flavor you’re expecting in your dressing.
What is an English cucumber? An English cucumber is the long skinny cucumber that comes wrapped in plastic and is unwaxed. It is usually sweeter and less bitter than a regular cucumber and has a more tender skin.