Mark Sargeants Warm Cyprus Potato Tomato And Feta Salad Food

WARM POTATO-TOMATO SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette:
• In a bowl, whisk together the onion, mustard, 2 tablespoons of the red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil and then add the tarragon.
• Put the potatoes in a large pot of cold, well-salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook until tender when pierced, about 15 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl or sheet pan to cool slightly. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar.
• Add some of the vinaigrette to the potatoes and toss; you may not need it all. Add the tomato and toss again. Taste and adjust the seasoning. The salad may need more salt.

TOMATO FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes in half and place them in a large bowl. Add the onion, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley and toss well. Dice the feta in 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes, crumbling it as little as possible. Gently fold it into the salad and serve at room temperature.

COLD POTATO SALAD WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES AND FETA

Steps:

• Wash and scrub the potatoes (leave unpeeled) then cook in boiling salted water for about 25-30 minutes, or until fork-tender; drain, and cut in half, or quarters if they are large.
• Transfer to a large bowl and cool to room temperature.
• Toss lightly with white wine vinegar, cover place in the refrigerator until cold.
• Remove from the fridge and toss with olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper (you can add in more white wine vinegar at this point if desired).
• Add in cucumber, chopped tomatoes, olives and onions; toss to combine.
• Add in crumbled feta cheese; mix to combine.
• Place in a large glass bowl and place the sliced eggs around the edge of bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 5 hours before serving.

GREEK POTATO SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place in potatoes in 2 quart saucepan.
• Add approximately 2 inches of water.
• Cook, covered until tender, for approximately 12 minutes.
• Do Not Overcook.
• Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, cover dried tomatoes with boiling water, set aside for 10 minutes.
• Drain tomatoes and pat dry.
• Add potatoes, tomoates and cucumber to bowl.
• Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
• Can be served cold or at room temperature.
• Arrange onion, cheese and olives on top.
• Dressing:.
• Mix together olive oil, water, lemon juice, sugar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.