Family Style Greek Salad Recipes

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.

GREEK SALAD I

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the Romaine, onion, olives, bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumber and cheese.
• Whisk together the olive oil, oregano, lemon juice and black pepper. Pour dressing over salad, toss and serve.

FAMILY-STYLE GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic powder, and oregano in small bowl to blend. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, cheese, and olives in very large bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss to combine. Add vinaigrette to salad and toss to coat.

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.

GREEK CHICKEN TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
• Mix yogurt, dressing, lemon zest and juice until blended.
• Place pasta in large bowl. Add chicken, olives and yogurt mixture; mix lightly. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
• Add tomatoes and parsley; mix lightly.

GREEK GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Just before serving, add salad dressing and oregano; toss to coat. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

GREEK TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
• Add the remaining salad ingredients and toss to combine. Set aside.
• For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, oregano and sugar. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is well blended.
• Add the dressing to the pasta salad and toss to combine. Serve right away or refrigerate for up to 2 days and serve cold or at room temperature.

GREEK-STYLE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together lemon juice, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved.
• Add oil and whisk until combined well. Stir in tomatoes and onion and let stand 10 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat.

SHEET PAN GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes; you'll have about 2 cups. Put the cubed bread, tomatoes, onions, olives, bell peppers, capers, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, half of the minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a half-sheet pan (18-by-13-inches). Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of oil, toss together and spread out the ingredients so they do not overlap too much. Crumble 2 ounces (about 2 tablespoons) of the feta and sprinkle it over top. Bake until the bread is golden brown, the tomatoes start to burst open and the bell peppers soften, 16 to 18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss together the shrimp, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on another half-sheet pan, making sure the shrimp do not overlap. Bake until the shrimp are opaque, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Whisk together the vinegar, dill, caper brine, a few grinds of pepper and the remaining minced garlic, 1 teaspoon honey and 1/2 teaspoon oregano in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the remaining 1/3 cup oil until emulsified.
• To serve immediately, toss together the lettuce, cucumbers, bread mixture, shrimp and half of the dressing in a large bowl. Crumble the remaining 2 ounces feta on top. Divide between bowls and serve.

GREEK-STYLE SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk together vinegar, salt, and oregano, and season with pepper. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Assemble the salad: Arrange lettuce on a platter. Scatter olives, peperoncini, caper berries, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and feta over top. Drizzle with dressing.

GREEK SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well.

CLASSIC GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the dressing. Mix the salad ingredients and toss with dressing to coat. Serve with toasted pita bread.
• Optionally, include a cucumber either sliced (I peel leaving stripes of green and then slice, looks pretty). Can substitute pimento stuffed salad olives. For best results use sheep's milk feta.