Week 3 – Celebrating Summer Salads (Greek Salad)

 

Like Greek? 

Celebrate the Summer Solstice tonight… Add some music, wine, fresh bread, and great company.  Create a light, relaxed atmosphere, and wish upon a star!

Create your own Greek Salad Bar, while choosing from all options listed below, or select your favorite combination of ingredients.

Greek Salad

Salad Ingredient Suggestions:

Greens:  Radicchio, Romaine, Red Romaine

Vegetables:  Artichokes, cucumbers, Fennel, Peppers, Red Onion 

Fruits:  Lemons, Olives, Pomegranate Seeds, Tomatoes

Beans & Legumes:  Chick Peas

Cheese & Tofu:  Greek Feta

Poultry:  Grilled Chicken

Shellfish:  Grilled Shrimp

Fish:  Grilled Calamari

Dressings:  Greek Lemon, Oregano

* A NOTE on Dressings:  They may be purchased and ready-made, or create your own.  I chose to create the Greek Salad Dressing below:

Greek Salad Dressing

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, OR 1 teaspoon of freshly chopped oregano

grinding of black pepper, to taste

Combine dressing ingredients, add to your salad and toss.