Classic Greek Salad
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina
- 1 head of romaine lettuce core removed, cut up in 1 - 2" pieces
- 1 large round green bell pepper, either cut into ¼" thick rings, or cut into ½" pieces
- 1 large round red bell pepper, , either cut into ¼" thick rings, or cut into ½" pieces
- 1 medium red onion sliced into ⅓" rings, and then cut those into half
- 1 - 2 cucumbers sliced, and then sliced in half
- 1 large package of sweet cherry tomatoes San Marzano's are the best, if available
- 1 jar/can of drained artichoke hearts cut into halves
- 1 block of Greek feta cheese cut into ½" cubes
- 1 jar/can of drained and pitted black Greek kalamata olives
- ¼ cup capers
- Greek Pepperoncini
- 6 - 8 slices of anchovy filets optional
Greek Salad Vinaigrette (Dressing)
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tbsp. freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 - 2 tsp. honey to taste sugar is fine if you don't have honey
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly-cracked black pepper
In a small mixing bowl, add and mix together the ingredients listed above.
Make flavor adjustments where preferred.
Drizzle over salad.