Greek Salad With Bacon Recipes

TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut the red onion in half and thinly slice into half moons. (If you want to take the edge off, place the sliced onions in a solution of iced water and vinegar for a bit before adding to the salad. I do this in the video).
• Cut the tomatoes into wedges or large chunks (I sliced some into rounds and cut the rest in wedges).
• Cut the partially peeled cucumber in half length-wise, then slice into thick halves (at least 1/2" in thickness)
• Thinly slice the bell pepper into rings.
• Place everything in a large salad dish. Add a good handful of pitted kalamata olives.
• Season very lightly with kosher salt (just a pinch) and a bit of dried oregano.
• Pour the olive oil and red wine vinegar all over the salad. Give everything a very gentle toss to mix (do NOT over mix, this salad is not meant to be handled too much).
• Now add the the feta blocks on top and add a sprinkle more of dried oregano.
• Serve with crusty bread.

GREEK COBB SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning once, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel¿lined plate to drain. Let cool slightly, then crumble.
• Meanwhile, fill a medium bowl with ice water. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil and add the eggs; cook 4 minutes, then remove 2 eggs with a slotted spoon and transfer to the ice water. Continue cooking the remaining 2 eggs until hard-boiled, 6 more minutes; drain and let cool.
• Make the dressing: Remove the eggs from the ice water and peel; transfer to a blender. Add the vegetable oil, vinegar, dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and puree until smooth.
• Put the romaine in a large serving bowl and drizzle with the dressing. Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs. Arrange the avocado, chicken, feta, tomatoes, eggs and bacon in rows over the salad. Top with the pita chips and more dill. Toss before serving.

GREEK SALAD WITH BACON

Steps:

• Cut bacon into 1/2-inch pieces in pan fry until crispy not burnt, cool.
• Place lettuce in serving bowl.
• Place cucumber, tomato, onion, cheeses and bacon over lettuce.
• Garnish with Greek olives, if desired.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a jar for dressing; shake well to blend.
• Refrigerate salad until serving time.
• Pour dressing over salad just before serving.