Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, preferably Greek
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 head romaine lettuce (about 1 pound), trimmed of tough stems and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 6 ounces calamata olives, about 1 cup
- 1/2 pound Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 English (seedless) cucumber, trimmed, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 12 ounces vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained
- 1 green pepper, trimmed, seeded, and diced
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, salt, and oil. Stir in the oregano and pepper to taste. 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.
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By trishkandoo_7890974
Fresno, CA
on May 28, 2010
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My husband was craving a type of Greek salad sold in the grocery store deli department and I found this recipe. I used all the ingredients except for the lettuce, so it was just a vegetable salad. I also used Italian seasoning instead of oregano and it tasted great! Very authentic and easy. A great, fresh dish for Summer.
By Aliesha
Birmingham, AL
on April 08, 2010
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I love this salad! It's a good way to eat healthy and fresh without being ordinary and bland. I did follow the directions given in "yes, the real thing" except for making a paste from the garlic and salt. I just pressed the garlic and added it with the salt to the EVOO and lemon juice to make the dressing. We don't really care for olives and my husband hates bell pepper, so I omitted those. Also, I substituted sweet onion for the red. We will make this again. :
By shereewu_1211804
crownsville, MD
on January 13, 2008
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Great greek salad. The dressing was perfect and we LOVED this! Would definitely make it again.
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