Really Authentic Greek Salad 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.

REALLY AUTHENTIC GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange all vegetables, prepared as listed, on a serving platter.
• Top with Greek feta slices.
• Sprinkle liberally with Greek oregano.
• Serve EVOO on the side for those who enjoy a drizzle of it.
• Eat and enjoy!

CLASSIC GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the red onion in a bowl of heavily salted ice water, 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar, lemon zest and juice, honey, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until emulsified. Add the tomatoes and olives and toss. Peel the cucumbers, leaving alternating strips of green peel. Trim the ends, halve lengthwise and slice crosswise, about 1/2 inch thick; add to the bowl with the tomatoes. Drain the red onion, add to the bowl and toss. Drain the feta and slice horizontally into 4 even rectangles. Divide the salad among plates. Top with the feta and oregano; drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper. Photograph by Johnny Miller

TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, onions and feta cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the vegetables. Wash them thoroughly. Cut them, illustrated (below).
• Pour in olive oil, olives and lemon juice. Mix well with salad. If you like, sprinkle a pinch of salt inches.
• Dish out.
• Place feta slabs on salad or on the side.
• Sprinkle some oregano on the feta cheese (mmhh!).
• Enjoy!

ROB'S MIND BLOWING AUTHENTIC GREEK SALAD (SERVES 4)

Steps:

• This dish is easy to make and a big hit full of flavor, the trick is to shop for the best ingredients possible at a good grocery story. If you get good produce then the rest is cake.
• Watch your fingers with this one as it's all slicing and chopping with a sharp knife.
• You'll need a big serving/mixing salad bowl.
• Prepare all the above items and then mix/toss.
• Enjoy with loads of red wine, pita, hummus, grilled chicken kabobs, basmati rice, and endlessly silly dancing with fun Greek friends. Don't even THINK about adding lettuce to this recipe, you'll blow it you silly American! :).
• This dish serves four but I usually make it for groups of 20 so just time 5 and it works great! Same with the wine.