Page 259 - My Cookbook

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup red onion , (58g) 1/8 inch thick slices
7 tablespoons red wine vinegar , (105ml) divided
8 cups romaine lettuce , (234g, 8 ounces) 3/4 inch thick pieces
3/4 cup green bell pepper , (88g) 3/4 inch dice
1 cup english cucumber , (143g) 1/4 inch dice
1 cup tomatoes , (160g) 1/2 inch thick wedges
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives , (64g)
4 ounces feta cheese , (114g) 1/4 inch cubes
1 tablespoon lemon juice , (15ml)
1 teaspoon dijon mustard , (5ml)
1 teaspoon honey , (5ml) optional
2 teaspoons minced garlic , (7g)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil , (120ml)
Greek Salad
Dressing, Salad
Prep 20 mins ∙ Cook 20 mins ∙ Makes Servings: 4 servings ∙ Source Jessicagavin.com
DIRECTIONS
Add sliced red onions and 1/4 cup red wine vinegar to a small bowl. Allow to sit for about 15 minutes, then drain. Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the salad.
In a large bowl add lettuce. Evenly arrange green bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, drained red onions, kalamata olives and feta cheese on top of the salad.
In a medium-sized bowl combine 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey if using, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil into the dressing mixture, vigorously whisking until a thickened dressing is achieved. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
If not serving dressing right away, whisk again right before adding to salad as it may separate over time.
Serve salad with dressing on the side, or toss to combine before serving.
NOTES
Why soak onions in vinegar
Unless you’re a big fan of raw onions, one way to make the flavor more interesting is a quick vinegar soak. When thinly sliced red onions marinate for about 15 minutes the pungent flavors, and sulfur notes are mellowed out by the acidity in the vinegar. In turn, crispy, vibrant and tangy flavors are infused into each bite.