Mediterranean Cobb Salad

Name: Mediterranean Cobb Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Marzetti® Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, divided; 1/2 cup almond slices; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 2 cups baby spinach leaves; 1/2 cup chopped dried or fresh apricots; 1/2 cup chopped scallions; 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1 cup cooked brown rice or whole-wheat couscous; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

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Cumin, Cayenne pepper, garlic and Marzetti® White Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing give this crisp salad a kick, especially when combined with apricots.

READY In

45 Minutes

PREP TIME

25 Minutes

COOK TIME

20 Minutes

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Directions

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place almond slices on the tray and bake 3 to 5 minutes or until the almonds are toasted. Set aside.

For the dressing, whisk together Marzetti® White Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and parsley.

In a large mixing bowl, combine romaine lettuce and spinach with 1/4 cup dressing and toss well. Arrange greens on either a large platter or individual plates. Arrange the remaining ingredients on top of greens and drizzle the remaining dressing over all. Serves 6.

Alternative Suggestions: Substitute other grains such as farro or barley.