Greek Salad

This Greek salad is a healthy vegetable packed appetizer drizzled with a homemade red wine vinegar dressing. Each serving contains creamy feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers and red onion. #video #greeksalad #salad #Beans #KidneyBeans #Kidney #Beans #salad #recipes

One of the best ways to start a meal is with a refreshing Greek salad. The balance of crisp lettuce and cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy pickled onions, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese makes each bite extremely satisfying. A classic red wine vinegar dressing is made to complement the vibrant flavors of the salad.

A bright and tangy combination of ingredients mixed with extra-virgin olive oil adds a richness to each bite. It only takes a few minutes to chop and whisk, literally cutting down on preparation time. This colorful salad makes eating healthy exciting!

Greek Salad , By Food Blog Nindi .

This Greek salad is a healthy vegetable packed appetizer drizzled with a homemade red wine vinegar dressing. Each serving contains creamy feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers and red onion. #video #greeksalad #salad #Beans #KidneyBeans #Kidney #Beans #salad #recipes

Total time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

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)

Instructions :

• 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.