Greek Salad With Bacon Food

TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut the red onion in half and thinly slice into half moons. (If you want to take the edge off, place the sliced onions in a solution of iced water and vinegar for a bit before adding to the salad. I do this in the video).
• Cut the tomatoes into wedges or large chunks (I sliced some into rounds and cut the rest in wedges).
• Cut the partially peeled cucumber in half length-wise, then slice into thick halves (at least 1/2" in thickness)
• Thinly slice the bell pepper into rings.
• Place everything in a large salad dish. Add a good handful of pitted kalamata olives.
• Season very lightly with kosher salt (just a pinch) and a bit of dried oregano.
• Pour the olive oil and red wine vinegar all over the salad. Give everything a very gentle toss to mix (do NOT over mix, this salad is not meant to be handled too much).
• Now add the the feta blocks on top and add a sprinkle more of dried oregano.
• Serve with crusty bread.

THE PERFECT GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives and feta cheese.
• In a small bowl, make the lemon Greek salad dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Add more black pepper to taste.

GREEK COBB SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning once, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel¿lined plate to drain. Let cool slightly, then crumble.
• Meanwhile, fill a medium bowl with ice water. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil and add the eggs; cook 4 minutes, then remove 2 eggs with a slotted spoon and transfer to the ice water. Continue cooking the remaining 2 eggs until hard-boiled, 6 more minutes; drain and let cool.
• Make the dressing: Remove the eggs from the ice water and peel; transfer to a blender. Add the vegetable oil, vinegar, dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and puree until smooth.
• Put the romaine in a large serving bowl and drizzle with the dressing. Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs. Arrange the avocado, chicken, feta, tomatoes, eggs and bacon in rows over the salad. Top with the pita chips and more dill. Toss before serving.

CLASSIC GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl and whisk together. Add the oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly.
• Combine the lettuce, onion, bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, olives and feta in a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss until all of the ingredients are well coated. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.

THE ULTIMATE GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk dressing ingredients together until blended.
• Season to taste.
• Drain onion from ice water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Combine all salad ingredients, except cheese, in large bowl.
• Toss with dressing.
• Sprinkle cheese over and serve.

GREEK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Set aside. Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, green and red peppers, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta and mix together. Cover and chill for 3 hours before serving.

GREEK SALAD, THE BEST!

Steps:

• Blend olive oil, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper together in a food processor until smooth.
• Combine romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese together in large bowl. Drizzle dressing over vegetable mixture; toss to coat.

GREEK LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

GREEK SALAD WITH BACON

Steps:

• Cut bacon into 1/2-inch pieces in pan fry until crispy not burnt, cool.
• Place lettuce in serving bowl.
• Place cucumber, tomato, onion, cheeses and bacon over lettuce.
• Garnish with Greek olives, if desired.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a jar for dressing; shake well to blend.
• Refrigerate salad until serving time.
• Pour dressing over salad just before serving.

GREEK SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Sprinkle a little kosher salt into a large glass or ceramic salad bowl. Rub the cut side of the garlic over the salt. Discard the garlic.
• Place the lettuce, radishes, onion, scallions, green pepper and tomatoes in the bowl. Add the oregano, mint and dill.
• Shortly before serving add the olive oil, toss, then add the vinegar. Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
• Crumble the goat cheese over the salad, then arrange the olives and anchovy fillets on top. Toss again at the table before serving.