Greek Roasted Tomato And Spinach Salad Recipes

ROASTED GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
• Mix together the olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic in a small mason jar. Set aside.
• Place the cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and feta on a sheet pan. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil mixture and toss. Add the lemon halves to the pan and roast until the vegetables and feta have browned, 15 to 17 minutes. Allow them to cool, about 20 minutes.
• To assemble, toss the roasted tomatoes, bell pepper and feta together with the cucumbers, olives and red onion, then place on a platter.
• Add the juice from the roasted lemons to the remaining olive oil mixture in the mason jar. Secure the lid and shake until combined. Drizzle the salad with half of the dressing. Arrange dill leaves over the top and serve with the remaining dressing on the side.

ROASTED GARLIC AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO DRESSING FOR GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Using a knife, slice off 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the top of unpeeled garlic head to expose cloves. Place garlic in a small dish and drizzle with 1/2 tsp oil. Cover with foil, then bake in oven until garlic feels soft when pressed, 25 - 35 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. The recipe only calls for 5 - 6 cloves. Use the rest for other dishes.
• Mash 6 cloves with a fork. Stir in oregano, salt and pepper. Whisk in remaining oil, vinegar and enough water for a dressing consistency. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes. Taste and add additional salt if needed.
• In a large bowl, toss lettuce with tomatoes and cucmber. Toss with dressing. Add olives and cheese and toss again.

TOMATO SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine first six ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, in a large salad bowl combine spinach and tomatoes. Shake dressing; drizzle over salad and toss.

GREEK SPINACH SALAD WITH TUNA

Steps:

• Place spinach on large serving platter or divide evenly among four salad plates; set aside.
• Combine tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, onions and tuna in medium bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat.
• Spoon over spinach; sprinkle with cheese.

GREEK ROASTED TOMATO AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Cut cheese into 1/2 inch thick lenghtwise slices.
• Mix oil, garlic and herbs in a shallow dish, add cheese, cover and marinate 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• PLace onions and tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tbls of the extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbls balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat, drain the cheese and cook for 1 minute each side or until golden brown.
• Divide spinach among 4 serving plates, top with toamatoes and onions.
• Whisk together the remaining oil and vinegar and drizzle over the salad.
• Top with Haloumi and serve.