Horiatiki:

Horiatiki is a traditional Greek salad. It is easy to make, and is a healthy addition to any meal. You can serve it as a side, over a bed of lettuce, or with some bread as a light meal. I brought it as a side to my family's Easter dinner. I did not get any complaints.

Ingredients:

- 3 tomatoes cut into wedges
- 1 large cucumber sliced into thick half-moons
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 red onion sliced into rings
- 18 kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 8 artichoke heart halves
- 1 can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

In a large bowl toss tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, olives, artichokes, and garbanzo beans. Set the feta cheese aside.

In a small bowl mix oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Then mix the dressing with the ingredients in the large bowl, making sure all the vegetables are coated well. Fold in feta cheese.

You can eat this salad right away, but I recommend refrigerating and waiting a couple hours. Enjoy!

Ginger Balsamic Mahi Mahi:

This is recipe that I found online and modified. I love the flavors and it works well with any kind of fish.

Ingredients:

- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey (or sugar sustitute)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- fresh ground black pepper
- 4 mahi mahi fillets
- cooking spray (I like to use my Misto with olive oil)

Preparation:

Set aside mahi mahi filets and cooking spray. Mix the remaining ingredients together in a shallow dish. Place mahi mahi fillets in marinade and coat well. Let the filets marinate for at least 20 minutes. I usually place them in marinade a for a couple hours, but 20 minutes will do fine (it basically depends on your schedule needs).

Spray skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet to medium high heat. Place filets and half of the marinade in the skillet. Cook fish 5-7 minutes on each side, or until you can flake it with a fork.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Easy Sun-dried Tomato Hummus:

Many people buy hummus at the grocery store not realizing how easy it is to make it at home. Hummus is made with many ingredients that most of us have in our pantries year round. It is an excellent source of fiber and antioxidants. You can use it as a dip for whole grain pita chips or vegetables. I love to use cucumbers, sugar snap peas, and celery. This is a recipe that I got from my sister. We are both big fans of Mediterranean food.

Ingredients:

- one can of garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 sun-dried tomatoes from bag (you can also used jarred, but you may want to use less olive oil)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha
- 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons of tahini (Optional - It will make the hummus smoother, and a bit richer in taste)
- a splash of balsamic vinegar (my secret ingredient)
- salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Put all ingredients in a food processor. Process until all the ingredients are smooth.

Chill for an hour and enjoy! I will post a picture soon!