Salad Taverna Recipes

SALAD TAVERNA

Steps:

• In large bowl combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, Tabasco sauce, anise seed and salt; mix well.
• Add noodles, cheese, tomatoes, olives, parsley and pine nuts. Toss to coat evenly.
• Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with additional Tabasco sauce if desired.

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.

KITTENCAL'S MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE TAVERNA CHOPPED GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl toss together cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, diced sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of the sun-dried tomato oil, artichokes, and the red onion and olives; toss to combine.
• In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil with a small amount of red wine vinegar (or to taste) drizzle over the salad.
• Season with salt and lots fresh ground black pepper to taste.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• Just before serving sprinkle the feta cheese on top of the salad, then prinkle a small amount of dried oregano on top of the feta if desired.

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS GREEK/HOUSE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a very large container, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, basil, pepper, salt, onion powder, and Dijon-style mustard. Pour in the vinegar, and mix vigorously until well blended. Store tightly covered at room temperature.