I got this recipe from my good friend, Herta K. and it’s the salad that I make most often, even if I just have lettuce, cucumber and some colored peppers. The flavor in this salad is enhanced by the fresh basil, but if you do not have it on hand, just use about 1 ½ tsp of dried basil mixed in with the dressing. For the mustard in the dressing, I like to use a Country Dijon mustard or one that has whole mustard seeds in it.
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch romaine or loose leaf lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 12 pitted ripe olives
- 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1/3 English cucumber, sliced
- 1 green or red pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Shake dressing ingredients in a tightly covered container. Toss salad ingredients.
- Pour dressing over top and toss to coat, just before serving.
This looks delicious Anneliese! I love salads. I am out of Dijon mustard but it's on my list..I will be making this soon.
ReplyDeleteWelove Greek Salad too Anneliese. . .Thanks for the recipe Herta. . .
ReplyDeleteI generally depend on locally made Greek dressing but it is wonderful to have this quick easy recipe on hand . . .since I have changed my mind of the type of salad to make because I am out of dressing. . .
MMMM my favorite!
ReplyDeleteMay you have a wonderful Memorial day weekend my friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteYum....we love Greek Salad too and it is really good for you...olives, tomatoes, feta...It can be a meal all on it's own. Love the dressing too. I usually add crushed garlic to my dressing and substitute oregano for basil...either way it is a terrific salad. Thanks for sharing it...I am off to get groceries and I need more feta...yum!
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome...and we like Greek over here as well. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteyum yum...this was good.
ReplyDeletei made it, but with sheep's feta for amy and unfortunately with dried basil it was still really good with that....next time i want to try the fresh stuff. thanks for the post...it was savory and delish. greek is always a hit around here.
My Auntie Herta is one of the very best cooks I know!
ReplyDeleteWe had this salad for supper today and it was very good!!
ReplyDeleteI have to try that salad. It sounds simple to do..(and I NEED simple) and sounds delicious. Thanks for your delicious recipes!
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Mona
Mmm...that is my kind of salad! Looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSOOO good!
ReplyDeleteyum, yum, YUM!! I make a very similar salad & dressing. Definitely one of my faves for the summer season :)
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