Kittencal's Famous Greek Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
Dressing:
1 cup olive oil ( can reduce to 3/4 cup)
1 extra large lemons, juice of ( can use 2 lemons ( make certain that the lemon is at room temperature before squeezing)
2 -4 teaspoons dried oregano ( start with 2 teaspoons)
3 teaspoons fresh minced garlic ( about 2 medium cloves)
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt ( or to taste)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper ( or to taste)
Salad Ingredients:
1 large romaine lettuce, chopped ( or use 2 small)
2 -3 plum tomatoes, cut in wedges ( use Roma tomatoes)
1 English cucumbers ( peeled, seeded and chopped)
1 red onions, cut in slices
1 green bell peppers ( seeded and cut into rings or sliced) (optional)
1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled ( or to taste)
1 cup kalamata olives
Directions:
For the dressing; in a processor or use a wire whisk process/whisk the olive oil with lemon juice, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, garlic, dried, basil, red wine vinegar, salt and sugar until smooth (add in more oregano and lemon juice if needed).
Season with black pepper.
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Kittencal's Famous Greek Salad (cont.)
Directions
Chill in fridge for a couple of hours before using to blend flavors.
Place the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Pour dressing over; toss to combine.
If desired allow the salad to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving, or you can refrigerate for 1 hour (tossing a few time during sitting time).
