Dad's Greek Salad
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Let me preface this recipe by saying my dad is not Greek. But this is our family's rendition of a Greek salad and it is one of our standby favorites. The original recipe came from Bon Appetit, but it has evolved so much over the years that you can barely recognize the original. Perfect for a hot summer day.
Dad's Greek Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
- 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
Method
1 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. Rewhisk before using.)
2 Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, olives in a bowl. Toss with dressing. Sprinkle cheese over and serve.
Serves 6.
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Thanks Elise. I've made your Dad's Greek salad twice this week already. It may be the perfect food. The next time we have guests I'm adding the grilled fish, crusty bread and wine.