Olympia Dukakis Greek Salad Recipes

GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, salt, and oil. Stir in the oregano and pepper. Set aside.
• When ready to serve: In a large bowl lightly toss the lettuce with some of the dressing. Divide the lettuce among 4 salad bowls. Scatter the olives, cheese, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and peppers over the top of the greens. Serve and pass the remaining dressing at the table.

TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD RECIPE

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.

BIG GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl; slowly whisk in the olive oil until smooth.
• Add the cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, olives, caperberries, Peppadews and red onion to the bowl with the dressing and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Toss 3 quartered tomatoes, some fresh oregano, 2 tablespoons capers (with 3 tablespoons of the liquid), 1 tablespoon sliced pickled peppers (with 1 tablespoon of the liquid), 3 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper. Toss in watercress, sliced scallions and pitted Greek olives.

GREEK VILLAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and bell peppers in a bowl. Mix in the olives and feta cheese. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, and salt and pepper, and pour over the salad to coat.

GREEK MEATBALLS WITH BEEF, VEAL AND LAMB

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except flour. Blend thoroughly with your hands. Form into 1-inch meatballs, roll in flour to coat, and place on dish. Spray a large skillet lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Cook meatballs 5-6 minutes until cooked through, turning to brown evenly. Serve immediately with a large Greek salad.;

OLYMPIA DUKAKIS' GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• In a large-size serving bowl, combine all ingredients except oil and vinegar. Cover and chill until ready to serve. To serve, toss salad with oil and vinegar to taste.;