Greek Salad

Greek Salad

The Mediterranean is the inspiration for one of the most famous salad in the world, the Greek salad. Greek salad is a combination of lettuce, tomatoes, olives, red onion, green pepper, feta cheese and an unforgettable dressing that's full of  flavor!

INGREDIENTS:

1 Romaine lettuce or 1/2 head of iceberg lettuce

3 Plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped

1 Cucumber, thinly sliced

1 Small bell pepper, thinly sliced in rings

1/2 Medium red onion, thinly sliced in rings

1/3 C Kalamata olives

1/2 C Crumbled feta cheese

6 Pickled banana peppers

Sprinkle of dried oregano 

DRESSING:

1/2 C Olive oil

1 Teaspoon garlic powder

1 Teaspoon onion powder

1 Teaspoon dried oregano

1 Teaspoon dried basil

1 Teaspoon salt

1 Teaspoon black pepper

1 Teaspoon Dijon style mustard

2/3 C Red wine vinegar

1. Chop lettuce and place in the bowl as the base of the salad.  

2. Add tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, onion, olives, and banana peppers.  Sprinkle the feta cheese and oregano.

3. In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, basil, pepper, salt, onion powder, and Dijon-style mustard. Pour in the vinegar, and mix vigorously until well blended. 

4. Add desired amount to salad. For best results, chill dressing in the refrigerator at least one hour before serving.