Olympia Dukakis Greek Salad 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.

BIG GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl; slowly whisk in the olive oil until smooth.
• Add the cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, olives, caperberries, Peppadews and red onion to the bowl with the dressing and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

GREEK MEATBALLS WITH BEEF, VEAL AND LAMB

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except flour. Blend thoroughly with your hands. Form into 1-inch meatballs, roll in flour to coat, and place on dish. Spray a large skillet lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Cook meatballs 5-6 minutes until cooked through, turning to brown evenly. Serve immediately with a large Greek salad.;

GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Remove the outer leaves of the romaine, reserve for the salad mix. Save the hearts to put the completed salad in. Shred the outer leaves of the lettuce, and add to a mixing bowl with 1/2 the cheese and all of the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange the lettuce hearts on a serving platter. Fill the leaves with some of the salad, and put the rest of the salad in the center of the serving tray.

GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Place 4 large vine tomatoes, cut into wedges, 1 peeled, deseeded and chopped cucumber, ½ a thinly sliced red onion, 16 Kalamata olives, 1 tsp dried oregano, 85g feta cheese chunks and 4 tbsp Greek extra virgin olive oil in a large bowl.
• Lightly season, then serve with crusty bread to mop up all of the juices.