Mediterranean Salad

(Salad)
Put:
5 - 7 c chopped Romaine lettuce
1 1/2 c diced cucumber
1 1/2 c diced tomatoes
1/2 c diced red, orange,
or yellow bell pepper
1/4 c diced red onion
1/2 t basil, sprinkled on
1/2 t oregano, sprinkled on
in a large bowl & toss.

(Dressing)
Put in a small bowl:
1 t garlic powder
1 t onion powder
1 1/4 t salt
2 T lemon juice
1 T virgin olive oil
& stir.

If you do not want the lemon juice to wilt the lettuce, then wait until ready to serve to pour the Dressing into the large Salad bowl & toss.

Can refrigerate the Salad & Dressing separately, if you like, until serving.

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Can serve plain or add:
1/2 - 1 c shelled pistachios
(depending on how much you like)
or 1/4 c sunflower or pumpkin seeds
to the large Salad bowl & toss.