Chic Greek Salad Recipes

BEST GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes in half. Cut each half into 6 bite-sized pieces. Add to a salad bowl.
• With a vegetable peeler remove half the skin of the cucumber (you may leave as is or remove completely). Cut the cucumber in 4 long sticks lengthwise and then chop to bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl as well.
• Cut onion and pepper to thin slices and add to the bowl.
• Cut the feta cheese into 1 cm (1/2 inch) squares and add to the bowl along with the capers & olives.
• Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Season with kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, and dried oregano. Mix everything well for about 1-2 minutes (better if you do it with your hands). Ideally, let the salad sit for 15 minutes for the flavors to blend.
• Transfer to 2 small bowls or serve as is along with some grilled bread.

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.

CLASSIC GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl and whisk together. Add the oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly.
• Combine the lettuce, onion, bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, olives and feta in a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss until all of the ingredients are well coated. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.

GREEK SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine onion, lemon juice, and oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss well to combine and let sit 5 minutes. Add cucumber, tomatoes, feta, chickpeas, olives, and parsley; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Divide among 4 bowls and serve immediately.

GREEK-STYLE CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together chickpeas, onion, cucumber, mint, feta and parsley.
• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olives, mustard, oil, and garlic.
• Pour dressing into the large bowl with chickpeas and vegetables until combined.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

" CHIC" GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange the cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, red pepper, artichoke hearts and parsley on a platter.
• Squeeze the lemon juice over the platter.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Place shallots, vinegar and oregano in a bowl and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Whisk in olive oil in a slow stream.
• Pour dressing over salad.
• Garnish salad with chunks of tuna, pepperoncini peppers and olives.