Zesty Greek Salad Recipes

ZESTY GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Step 1 Prep the veggies by slicing the onion and cucumber, dicing the peppers and halving the cherry tomatoes. Step 2 Put the vegetables in a large serving bowl and squeeze the lemon juice over them. Step 3 Make the vinaigrette by whisking together in a small glass or ceramic bowl, the garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, pepper and red wine vinegar. Add the olive oil slowly and whisk vigorously. Step 4 Add the diced feta cheese and olives to the vegetables. About 30 minutes before serving, add the dressing.

ZESTY GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the lettuce, tomato, cucumber, radishes, onion, olives and feta cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

GREEK SALAD, THE BEST!

Steps:

• Blend olive oil, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper together in a food processor until smooth.
• Combine romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese together in large bowl. Drizzle dressing over vegetable mixture; toss to coat.

ZESTY SALAD

Steps:

• Place potato cubes into a small pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes.
• Combine cooled potato, cabbage, pomegranate seeds, and carrot in a large bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well-mixed. Poured over potato mixture and toss to combine.

ZESTY GREEK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine dressing ingredients, and use blender or immersion blender to combine.
• Cook pasta, drain, and rinse.
• Add dressing and salad ingredients; toss well to coat pasta and vegetables.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

ZESTY GREEK COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Can be served hot or cold. If served hot, put zucchini in with couscous as it is being cooked (we prefer it hot). If served cold, chill for 4 hours before serving.
• Prepare couscous according to box directions using chicken broth or water, adding the black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.
• Once couscous has reached proper consistency, add remaining ingredients.

GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cucumber, peppers, tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl.
• For the vinaigrette, whisk together the garlic, oregano, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Still whisking, slowly add the olive oil to make an emulsion. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables. Add the feta and olives and toss lightly. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.

TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, onions and feta cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

SPICY GREEK SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic together in a bowl. Slowly pour olive oil in a fine stream into yogurt mixture while constantly mixing with a whisk or in a food processor. Whisk Sriracha hot sauce into yogurt mixture; fold in feta cheese. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

ZESTY GREEK COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare couscous according to package directions, omitting butter or olive oil, and adding black pepper to water.
• In large bowl, combine prepared couscous, lemon juice and olive oil.
• Allow to cool to room temperature.
• Add tomatoes, zucchini, basil and green onions.
• Chill at least four hours.
• Just before serving, stir in feta cheese. Or, you may top with feta cheese as a garnish.
• May be served over romaine lettuce or fresh spinach.
• May be used as a vegan recipe if served without the cheese.
• Cooking time is minimum chilling time.