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TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD RECIPE

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Simple traditional Greek Salad with ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, olives and creamy feta cheese.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium red onion
4 Medium juicy tomatoes
1 English cucumber (hot house cucumber) (partially peeled making a striped pattern)
1 green bell pepper (cored)
Greek pitted Kalamata olives (a handful to your liking)
kosher salt (a pinch)
4 tbsp quality extra virgin olive oil
1-2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Blocks of Greek feta cheese (do not crumble the feta, leave it in large pieces)
1/2 tbsp dried oregano

Steps:

Cut the red onion in half and thinly slice into half moons. (If you want to take the edge off, place the sliced onions in a solution of iced water and vinegar for a bit before adding to the salad. I do this in the video).
Cut the tomatoes into wedges or large chunks (I sliced some into rounds and cut the rest in wedges).
Cut the partially peeled cucumber in half length-wise, then slice into thick halves (at least 1/2" in thickness)
Thinly slice the bell pepper into rings.
Place everything in a large salad dish. Add a good handful of pitted kalamata olives.
Season very lightly with kosher salt (just a pinch) and a bit of dried oregano.
Pour the olive oil and red wine vinegar all over the salad. Give everything a very gentle toss to mix (do NOT over mix, this salad is not meant to be handled too much).
Now add the the feta blocks on top and add a sprinkle more of dried oregano.
Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.9 kcal, Sodium 2.8 mg, Fat 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEK SALAD, THE BEST!

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This salad has remained a favorite in our house for many years. I make it often for special occasions and receive rave reviews all around; you will too when you serve this wonderful Greek salad!

Provided by Carol Amos

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons dried oregano, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 large cucumber, cut into matchsticks
1 red onion, sliced
1 cup black olives
½ pound feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Blend olive oil, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper together in a food processor until smooth.
Combine romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese together in large bowl. Drizzle dressing over vegetable mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 799.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g