Cassie Salad
A flavourful combination of sweet caramelized onions, tangy
goat cheese, hearty chick peas and tuna & creamy avocado; covered in a
delicious feta balsamic dressing.
Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients:
1 cup Israeli couscous
½ cup caramelized onions
1 can (425 grams) chick peas
½ cup diced cucumber
1 can (95 gram) albacore tuna
200 grams diced feta cheese
¼ thinly sliced red onion
1 avocado diced
Instructions:
Combine Ingredients in large bowl and toss with dressing.
Feta
Balsamic Dressing:
Ingredients:
6 tablespoons (90 ml) olive oil
2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons (30 grams) crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon (15 ml) finely chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) minced garlic
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) freshly ground pepper
Instructions:
Combine ingredients in small bowl and whisk until combined
and feta becomes creamy. Drizzle over
salad and toss to coat.
This salad "Cassie Salad" is a tribute to my longtime assistant Cassie Kurnik who is now a wonderful teacher!
