Greek Salad - Courtesy of Elise at Simply Recipes

We love a good Greek Salad but make a lazy one - bottled salad dressing . . . toss in some romaine, etc. When I saw this recipe on Simply Recipes I thought it was time to tackle a more traditional Greek Salad. By the way - a Greek Salad in Greece is often called a Village Salad (guess who has been reading for out up-coming trip to Athens?).

Elise writes thatthis salad is her dad's creation. While it may not be traditionally Greek it is fresh and delicious. We loved it! One of the things that I like most about salad recipes is that they are so forgiving - you can really toss anything and everything in and as long as the basic proportions are maintained  . . . end up with a delicious treat.

We liked this - crisp, fresh veggies, salty olives and feta, all tied together with a wonderful dressing. It was easy to make which is even better.

All in all - if you're looking to break the bottled Greek Salad dressing habit you can't go wrong here!

Greek Salad

6 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped garlic
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 large plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped
3/4 cucumber, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
1/2 red onion, peeled, chopped
1 bell pepper, seeded, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pitted black olives (preferably brine-cured), coarsely chopped
3/5 cup crumbled feta cheese

Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, vinegar, oregano and dill weed together until blended. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Re-whisk before using.)

Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, olives in a bowl. Toss with dressing. Sprinkle cheese over and serve.

Serves 6.

Comments

[girasoli]

I love Greek Salads. I am too lazy to make my own but the health food near my job makes a great Greek Salad.

Now that I think about it, there are tons of Greek dishes that are so delicious. You are going to have a great time! Maybe I should start thinking about Greece.

[Jerry]

I know what you meant about the laziness! LOL Yet this was easy to pull together. :-)

[Annie]

Thanks for sharing this one. I love Greek salad and haven't made on in a while.

[Kayte]

It would be a shame to put a bottled dressing on this lovely salad...really, the recipe is incredibly easy...thanks, am stealing this one, too.

[Jerry]

I think we'll be making lots of salads over the next while Annie. I am surprised that we don't have a Greek salad on our list!

[Jerry]

You're right Kayte - to be honest . . . I've only been making my own dressings for a short while. I don't know why because it isn't challenging!

[Marta]

I love Elise's recipes. Thanks for pointing this one out. I also make all my dressings. They really are so simple, better tasting and much much cheaper in the long run. I've recently tried her buttermilk dressing. It is not bad but a little thin for my tastes.

[Kayte]

Made this today...so so so good! Thanks! A Keeper For Sure.

[sandrac]

I also love Greek salads and this one looks great -- the dill is a very good idea.

[Jerry]

I agree about her site Marta - if I am looking fro a recipe it is one fo the first spots I try. I am looking forward to expanding upon my dressing 'repitoire'. Not only is hmoe made better for you but I think it is more interesting as well.

I'm glad that you liked it Kayte!

Sandra - making a salad is far easier than raviloi! LOL