GREEK SUMMER SALAD
This is my adaptation of the Greek "village" salad. I believe the customary tradition is to use olive oil as dressing, but I was looking for something creamy when I sat down to make the salad. If you can find it, I recommend using Uncle Dan's Mediterranean Garlic dressing mix (usually found near the ranch dressing mixes) and making your own dressing as directed instead of using premade Caesar dressing. I've only listed Caesar because it is the closest comparable dressing that I can think of. The cooking time listed is the amount of time the salad needs to chill.
Provided by queenofeats
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h15m
Yield 3 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the dressing and balsamic vinegar together for a minute or two until well combined.
- Add the other ingredients. There is no order that works best here; the dish is meant to be a simple and rustic one.
- If you are using the olives, feel free to add them at this time. My husband isn't fond of olives, so when I make this dish, I typically add them to my portion alone so that he doesn't have to "weed" them out. If there are no picky eaters in your family then just toss them in!
- Toss the salad until all the ingredients are coated in the dressing.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving. This will give the dressing time to thicken up and further coat the other ingredients.
- Serve and enjoy! This is a great compliment to just about any dish and is wonderful for those summer meals when you're looking for something nice and cool to relax with!
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Mvelo Ndlovu
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner option.
Zarii Malik
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is so good that it makes the cucumbers taste amazing.
Shahzad Khokhar
[email protected]This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.
Kasasm Khan
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Asif Adnan
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and vitamins.
Yusuf Ibrahim yussey
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Greek salads, but this one is amazing! The dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.
saba khan
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up fresh summer vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish for any meal.
Mirza Sohaib
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I like to add a bit of grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a more complete meal.
muigai muhoho
[email protected]This is my new favorite salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Brian Walking
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The dressing is especially good.
Rethabile Makgahlela
[email protected]This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of cucumber, tomato, onion, and feta cheese.
Rigoberto Toscano
[email protected]I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The flavors are amazing, and it's so easy to make.
HOPE FEAR
[email protected]This Greek summer salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and dressing was delicious and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.