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Eat, drink & be thin on the New Mediterranean Diet!

 

The New Mediterranean Diet
applies principles of the Mediterranean Diet while teaching you
to maintain a healthy weight and way of life.

 

 

Home
Basic Principles
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New Mediterranean Diet
The Sonoma Diet


Eat, drink & be thin on the New Mediterranean Diet!

 

The Sonoma Diet
applies principles of the Mediterranean Diet while teaching you
to maintain a healthy weight and way of life.

 

 

Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Greek Pizza  (Courtesy of The New Mediterranean Diet)

You can have your pizza and still shed those pounds! This tasty dish is sure to please everyone in the family with its plentiful toppings — sliced chicken, ripe cherry tomatoes, fresh baby spinach, and delicious feta cheese. Enjoy!

 

Ingredients
 
12-inch whole wheat Italian bread shell (Boboli)
2 cups whole fresh baby spinach leaves
8 ounces skinless chicken breast, cooked and sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons walnuts or pine nuts, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed, or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed, or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped

Red Wine Vinaigrette:
 
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

 
Place bread shell on a large baking sheet. Top with spinach, chicken, tomatoes, cheese, nuts, oregano, and rosemary. Drizzle with Red Wine Vinaigrette. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.
 
Red Wine Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine vinegar and shallot. Let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk in mustard. Add oil in a thin, steady stream, whisking constantly until combined. Whisk in kosher salt and pepper. Use immediately or cover and chill for up to 3 days before using. If chilled, let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes; whisk before using.

Serves 4

**Remember to consult your physician before beginning any diet or exercise program.
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