COUNTRY-STYLE GREEK SALAD

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This salad made without lettuce is called country or peasant and is served throughout Greece. From CI Stand time is cook time

Provided by Boo Chef in West Te

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 1 salad, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon lemon, juice of
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 minced medium garlic clove (about 1 teaspoon)
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin (about 3/4 cup)
2 medium cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices (about 4 cups)
6 large vine-ripened tomatoes, each tomato cored, seeded, and cut into 12 wedges (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup loosely packed torn fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup loosely packed torn fresh mint leaves
6 ounces jarred roasted red peppers, cut into 1/2 by 2-inch strips (about 1 cup)
20 large kalamata olives, each olive pitted and quartered lengthwise
5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Whisk vinaigrette ingredients in large bowl until combined. Add onion and cucumber and toss; let stand to blend flavors, about 20 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, parsley, mint, and peppers to bowl with onions and cucumbers; toss to coat with dressing.
  • Transfer salad to wide, shallow serving bowl or platter; sprinkle olives and feta over salad. Serve immediately.

Hamdoon Ahmad
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The instructions were a bit confusing.


Princess Patmon
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The salad was a bit bland.


Lala LJ6
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The dressing was a bit too sour for my taste.


Niesha-Gaye
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I'm not a huge fan of Greek salad, but this recipe was pretty good.


Adeel Ejaz
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a total hit. The dressing is amazing!


Prashanta Shanta
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Nesad Ali
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This salad looks so refreshing!


Abel Siko
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Just made this tonight and it was a pretty good salad. The feta cheese and olives are really good.


Banchiayehu Desalegn
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Loved the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up all those fresh summer veggies.


Namanya Richard
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This salad was a hit at my summer potluck! The flavors were bright and fresh, and the dressing was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.