YUMMY by Gambino: Mediterranean Layered Salad

Refresh and reset this summer with a light and delicous Mediterranean layered salad that serves up 12.

INGREDIENTS

Dresssing:

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons lemon juice

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 cucumber, chopped (3 1/2 cups)

1 jar (6 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained, and 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)

INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.