Mediterranean Tomato Rice Salad With Feta And Dill Food

MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad or mixing bowl, add the tomatoes, onions, fresh herbs and garlic.
• Add sumac, kosher salt and a generous sprinkle of freshly ground pepper. Add lemon juice, white wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
• Transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Top with large pieces of quality feta cheese (optional). Enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Toss all ingredients except vinaigrette in a large bowl and cover.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Add vinaigrette and toss to coat.

MEDITERRANEAN RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil & saute onion & garlic until tender, stir in rice.
• Add boiling water until pan is 3/4 full. Bring to boil, stirring.
• Stir in stock & rapid boil for 10-12 mins or until tender, drain well.
• Return to pan adding lemon rind, parsley & pepper, toss well to combine.

MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• In a big skillet, over medium heat, cook the onions and garlic in oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add in the celery, thyme, and marjoram; cook and stir for 2 more minutes.
• Add in the bell pepper; continue cooking and stirring for 2-3 more minutes.
• Add in the drained tomatoes and tomato paste; stir to combine, crushing the tomatoes as you stir.
• Add salt and pepper to taste;.
• Add in the rice and stir to mix thoroughly.
• If mixture is too dry, add some reserved tomato juice until you reach desired consistency.
• When the rice is hot, the dish is ready to serve.

SUNDAY'S FETA, DILL, LEMON, AND ROMAINE GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Wash Romaine and cut across the width until chop off the end. Put aside.
• Juice both lemons and set aside.
• Chop dill (preferably stemmed) until somewhat minced, make sure to at least have 2 large handfulls.
• Crumble Feta into a Ziploc bag with hands and set aside.
• Pour olive oil, lemon juice, and dill into Ziploc bag that contains the Feta.
• Close the Ziploc and shake until the dressings looks creamy to an extent.
• Throw some of the chopped Romain into the Ziploc and continue to shake.
• Pour out Ziploc into bowl with remaining Romaine and mix!
• Enjoy the wonderful meld of flavors!

ORZO WITH FETA, TOMATOES, AND DILL

Steps:

• Toss together oil, tomatoes, dill, zest, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a large serving bowl. Let stand at least ten minutes
• Meanwhile, cook orzo in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (1 1/2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water) until al dente
• Drain orzo and toss with tomato mixture. Add feta and toss again.