Healthy Costco Foods for the Level 6 Diet
Costco offers many foods that fit well within the Level 6 Diet, including rotisserie chicken, salmon, shrimp, grass-fed beef, vegetables, avocados, nuts, seeds, and sparkling water.
Marinated Mediterranean Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes | Calories: 280 | Servings: 4
This bright & fresh artichoke salad is abundant in vegetables & Italian herbs!
Ingredients
Salad
- 12 oz jar marinated artichokes, drained of liquid
- 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced or diced
Herbed Vinaigrette
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1-2 Tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil)
- 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
- Salt & black pepper
You can also add veggies such as asparagus, sliced fennel, white beans, cucumber, shredded carrots, olives, and leafy greens.
Instructions
Whisk dressing ingredients: in a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together all of vinaigrette ingredients together. Season with generous pinch of salt & black pepper to taste.
Toss salad with dressing: in a large bowl, arrange all of chopped vegetables. Drizzle with dressing and toss until coated, taste and adjust seasoning if needed and enjoy!
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